The purpose of this subpart is to implement
the Forest Highway (FH) Program
which enhances local, regional,
and national benefits of FHs funded
under the public lands highway category
of the coordinated Federal Lands
Highway Program. As provided in 23
U.S.C. 202, 203, and 204, the program,
developed in cooperation with State
and local agencies, provides safe and
adequate transportation access to and
through National Forest System (NFS) lands for visitors, recreationists, resource
users, and others which is not
met by other transportation programs.
Forest highways assist rural and community
economic development and promote
tourism and travel.