The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is working collaboratively with partners such as Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a non-profit organization with a long history of partnering with the Forest Service across Oregon and northern California to provide ecological forestry workforce training programs and help lead community watershed restoration projects. Working through Lomakatsi’s Tribal Youth Ecological Forestry Training Program, the inter-tribal crew is comprised of enrolled members of the neighboring Klamath Tribes, Pit River Tribe, and Fort Bidwell Paiute Tribe. Get the full story at https://lnkd.in/garNghq2
USDA Forest Service
Government Administration
Washington, DC 224,426 followers
Caring for the land and serving people.
About us
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch. The mission of the Forest Service is "To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/
External link for USDA Forest Service
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1905
- Specialties
- Forestry, Recreation, Watershed, Wildlife, Fisheries, Timber, Wilderness, national forests, fire, environment, Wildfire, and climate
Locations
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Primary
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20227, US
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3900 Masthead NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109, US
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201 14th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024, US
Employees at USDA Forest Service
Updates
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#DYK the role national forests play in providing drinking water?
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It's #NationalForestWeek. Every July, the National Forest Foundation celebrates all the ways National Forests and Grasslands care for and inspire us during National Forest Week™.
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It's getting hot out and we're all looking for ways to beat the heat. Older adults, young children and people with chronic medical conditions are at high-risk for heat-related illness. Hundreds of people in the U.S. die every year of heat-related illness. When you visit your National Forests and Grasslands, take the extra time to protect yourself and others from heat related illness. Drink plenty of water. Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol, as they can lead to dehydration. Stay in the shade whenever possible Schedule the most rigorous activities for early or later in the day Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing Keep a close eye on older adults, children, and those with chronic medical conditions https://lnkd.in/gvtUqaPN
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🔥 National Wildland Firefighter Day: Honoring Our Heroes 🔥 Today we honor all those in the wildland firefighting community who protect our communities and natural resources from wildfires. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice are remarkable, and we owe them our deepest gratitude. Thanks to firefighters, dispatchers, map creators, equipment operators, radio technicians, public information officers, and everyone else who has a role in getting the job done! #ItTakesAllOfUs #ThankYouFirefighters #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay
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If you're planning to celebrate the 4th of July in your national forests and grasslands this year, let the stars be your fireworks! Remember, fireworks and explosives are always prohibited in national forests and grasslands. https://lnkd.in/gvkK3NQU
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Here's the latest Around the Forest Service video. In this episode: Gila Wilderness celebrated a century of solitude in June. The first officially designated wilderness area in the world, this 1924 designation preceded the establishment of other wilderness areas by 40 years. Law enforcement officers rescued over 100 tubers from Pirates Island after they were stranded. And Chief Moore, joined by Secretary Vilsack and Under Secretary Wilkes, announced a temporary housing refund that will benefit thousands of employees in agency housing.
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Strengthening forest resilience and ability to adapt to stress is something we can all work on together. The International Union of Forest Research Organizations does just that. https://lnkd.in/gunVmFCW
#IUFRO2024 Day 2 starting with the Plenary Session under the theme "Strengthening forest resilience and adaptation to stress", with keynote speakers Andrew Liebhold, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, WV, USA, and Dr. Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, Director of the UNFF Secretariat; moderated by IUFRO Division 6 Coordinator Dr. Purabi Bose, SLU.
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African American contributions to the Forest Service: Episode 5 Ralph Crawford, assistant director for the Northern Research Station, reflects on his 40-year career with the Forest Service, his thoughts on why diversity makes for stronger systems and the need to acknowledge those who came before him while making sure he pays it forward. https://ow.ly/lPmu50Ss8On
African American contributions to the Forest Service: Episode 5 | US Forest Service
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African American contributions to the Forest Service: Episode 5 Ralph Crawford, assistant director for the Northern Research Station, reflects on his 40-year career with the Forest Service, his thoughts on why diversity makes for stronger systems and the need to acknowledge those who came before him while making sure he pays it forward. https://ow.ly/gxvY50Ss8fL
African American contributions to the Forest Service: Episode 5 | US Forest Service