USDA Forest Service

USDA Forest Service

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The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres.

United States of America · http://www.fs.fed.us

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In 1924, the Forest Service created the Gila Wilderness, jumpstarting the wilderness movement.

Here's some info to share with family and friends: The Forest Service helped develop the “lickless” stamp.

The Forest Service invented the Urban Treehouse. Locations include: Atlanta, D.C. Salt Lake City and Milwaukee

Did you know that the Forest Service protects water supplies for more than 60 million Americans?

Skip the gym! Hiking can burn a few hundred calories per hour. Not to mention the better views! How do you think I keep my figure?

Fall color photographic tour at the Almanor Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest Oct. 26.

Can a conifer offer fall color? Find out by reading one of the newest blogs on the Fall Colors site:

US Forest Service awards nearly $3M in grants to 6 Great Lakes to improve tree canopy, forest cover and water quality:

New on the 's YouTube channel: a feature on Forests Inside Out!, a program that connects kids to nature: .

Apalachicola National Forest hosted a behind -the- scenes look at forest service careers. Here's the scoop:

Here's a perfect example of how to spend the weekend. "Being Outside in the Fall with our Family" video:

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