Budget
Although part of the Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service receives its budget through the Subcommittee on Appropriations—Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.
Forest Service Appropriations, FYs 2006–2008
| Appropriations Title (Dollars in thousands) | FY 2006 | FY 2007 | FY 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | $277,711 | 277,711 | 280,488 |
| State and Private Forestry | 308,966 | 308,966 | 279,961 |
| National Forest System | 1,455,646 | 1,455,646 | 1,452,729 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 1,846,091 | 1,846,091 | 2,193,603 |
| Capital Improvement and Maintenance | 438,334 | 436,400 | 488,768 |
| Land Acquisition | 43,056 | 46,667 | 43,091 |
| Other Appropriations | 8,618 | 7,948 | 8,779 |
| Subtotal, Discretionary Appropriations * | 4,377,972 | 4,697,796 | 5,039,428 |
| Subtotal, Mandatory Appropriations | 795,170 | 721,068 | 767,215 |
| Total Forest Service | $5,173,142 | 5,418,864 | 5,806,643 |
| * Discretionary Appropriations includes Regular Appropriations plus Supplemental and Emergency Appropriations. |
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