Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025
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Legislative Progress
IntroducedReported by Mr. Boozman, with an amendment
Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Mr. Durbin (for himself and Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Designates approximately 750 acres as the Camp Hutchins Wilderness in Shawnee National Forest. Closes Forest Road 211 to vehicles and converts it to a hiking trail.
Who Benefits and How
- Hikers and wilderness enthusiasts gain new wilderness area and trail in southern Illinois
- Wildlife and ecosystems receive permanent protection from development and motorized use
- Conservation advocates achieve new wilderness designation in eastern U.S.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Motorized recreation users lose vehicle access to Forest Road 211
- Forest Service must manage new wilderness designation
- Any existing rights holders subject to wilderness restrictions
Key Provisions
- 750 acres designated as Camp Hutchins Wilderness
- Forest Road 211 closed to vehicles, maintained as hiking trail
- Managed under Wilderness Act with standard restrictions
- Subject to valid existing rights
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Designates Camp Hutchins Wilderness and Special Management Areas in Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Permanently protect ecologically significant area through wilderness designation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
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