Pronounce it like a pro: Tal-uh-DAY-guh National Forest. How do you say Talladega?
USDA Forest Service
Government Administration
Washington, DC 259,114 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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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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🐻🚨 Be bear aware when camping in bear country! 🚨🐻 👉 Do not feed bears or other wildlife. 👉 Visit or call the local Forest Service office to learn about special requirements or guidelines for properly storing food while camping in the area. 👉 Keep a clean campsite. 👉 Do not store food or any scented items in a tent, including clothing with food residues. 👉 Do not leave food unattended at a campsite or in your vehicle. 👉 Use bear-resistant food lockers and dumpsters where provided or bring your own. 👉 Clean utensils and the food prep area thoroughly after cooking. 👉 Do not store garbage at the campsite. Use a designated dumpster. 👉 Cook and store food away from the sleeping area at an undeveloped camping location. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpKiJ-Te.
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Did you know the U.S. Forest Service manages 193 million acres of public land — your big backyard? These forests have been working for us for generations and will continue to do so by providing clean air, recreation and resources, such as grazing, timber, water, wildlife and fish. What better way to acknowledge these hardworking lands than celebrating National Forest Week June 9-13?
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This Week in Forest Service History: Six Rivers National Forest, established on June 3, 1947, offers outstanding water recreation and uncrowded backcountry in a rugged mountain setting. Fish for trout, steelhead and salmon, or canoe, raft, kayak or swim one of the many rivers. Photo 1: A swimming beach on the Smith River near Madrona Campground offers a spot to cool off along this popular river. Six Rivers National Forest, August 1961. (USDA Forest Service photo by Leland J. Prater.) Photo 2: A proud angler holds a fish he caught during the Kid's Fishing Derby at Fish Lake. Six Rivers National Forest, June 2018. (USDA Forest Service photo by LeRoy Cyr.)
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Dispersed camping offers a true off-the-grid experience, but it comes with extra responsibilities. Unlike developed campgrounds, dispersed sites don’t have bathrooms, trash bins, or water sources — so preparation is key. 🚨 Check for alerts like road closures and fire restrictions before heading out. 🗺️ Bring a map to find legal camping areas and ensure you're on designated roads. 💩 Plan ahead for waste disposal — pack out all trash and use proper methods for human and pet waste. 🔒 Keep wildlife safe by storing food securely and leaving no trace. 🔥Use a stove for cooking; if campfires are permitted, keep them small and never leave them unattended. Always contact the local forest office to verify designated dispersed camping areas. Tread lightly and enjoy the adventure while respecting the forest!
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This Week in Forest Service History: Sawtooth National Forest, established on May 29, 1905, draws visitors to the heart of this south-central Idaho spot because of the stunning, rugged Sawtooth Mountains, vast scenery and world-class recreational opportunities. #TBT Photo 1: A group of Boy Scouts leaves Iron Creek Campground and Transfer Camp for a hike into the Sawtooth Primitive Area in July 1964. (USDA Forest Service photo by Lee Prater) Photo 2: The Hughes family watches the Solar Eclipse at Redfish Lake on the Sawtooth National Forest in August 2017. (USDA Forest Service photo by Charity Parks)
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