To modify the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest, and for other purposes.

This bill would expand the Talladega National Forest to include nearby lands shown on an official map dated September 6, 2024. The map is kept by the Forest Service and can be viewed by the public. The U.S. Department of Agriculture could buy, receive, or trade for land and water inside the new boundary, but only from willing sellers. Any land added would be managed like other national forest land.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who live near or use the Talladega National Forest; landowners inside the proposed new boundary; visitors and outdoor users.
• What changes: The forest’s boundary would grow to match the map; the government could acquire land or water inside that area from willing sellers and manage it as part of the national forest.
• When: The change follows the map dated September 6, 2024; the map is available for public inspection at the Forest Service.