Lands and Realty Management
The Lands, Minerals and Geology staff provides guidance, oversight and direct service on lands, realty, minerals, and geology management, including national training to Forest Service employees. We ensure the protection and stewardship of the National Forest System by adhering to law, regulation and policy, and we facilitate that stewardship through a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
What We Do
Landownership Adjustment
Special Use Authorizations and Administration
Boundary and Title Management
Land Valuation
Geologic Resources, Hazards & Services
Leasable and Energy Minerals
Locatable & Salable Minerals and Abandoned Mine Lands
National Forest System Mapping and Data
Contact Us
For more information on our programs and activities, please contact:
USDA Forest Service
Minerals and Geology Staff
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Mailstop 1124
Washington, DC 20250-1124
(202) 205-1248 Fax: (202) 205-1604Lands, Minerals & Geology
Acting Director, Jody Holzworth
jody.holzworth@usda.gov
Deputy Director, James Demaagd
james.demaagd@usda.govLands Special Uses
Elrand Denson
Assistant Director
elrand.denson@usda.govLandownership Adjustment
Kay Wiand
Assistant Director
kay.wiand@usda.govGeologic Resources, Hazards & Services
Michael Fracasso, PhD
Assistant Director
mike.fracasso@usda.govLeasable and Energy Minerals
Sherri Thompson
Assistant Director
sherri.j.thompson@usda.govSalable and Locatable Minerals and Abandoned Mine Lands
Elizabeth Dawson
Assistant Director
elizabeth.dawson3@usda.gov
For details about a specific location or area of interest, please contact your local Forest Service Office.