### Question
What is the definition of partnership?


### Answer
The definition of **partnership** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 583k*:

> arrangements between the Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, mutually beneficial, and entered into for the purpose of mutually agreed-upon objectives

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 583k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS STEWARDSHIP**

