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Protecting the Forest Products Economy and Turtle Habitat in Georgia

October 18, 2017 Margee Haines, Natural Resource Specialist, U.S. Forest Service

Sansavilla, GA lies at the heart of Georgia’s forest industry. Its well-managed forests annually support more than 130 timber-related jobs and contribute $13.2 million in timber sales and shipments.

Forestry

Strengthening Community Resilience

October 10, 2017 Veronica Hinke, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Sweet sourwood honey flowed, and pickled banana peppers, beets, pearl onions and more stood proud in the Cherokee Fall Festival in Cherokee, North Carolina. There was also stunning, blue ribbon-worthy sewing and needlepoint, plenty of fresh cobs of Indian corn, and vibrant gourds and squash in...

Forestry

Massive Mine Clean-Up Restores Landscape; Contributes Millions to Local Economy

October 04, 2017 Holly Krake, Pacific Northwest Region, U.S. Forest Service

Deep in the heart of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, above Lake Chelan, a dramatic sight has unfolded for the last five summers as dozens of bulldozers, graders, loaders and excavators worked to reshape a rock-strewn mountain side.

Forestry

A Million Acres Scorched by Montana Wildfires

October 03, 2017 Dana Rogge, FSA Public Affairs Specialist

Dry conditions plagued Montana this summer, with multiple wildfires torching over 1 million acres throughout the state. The largest fire, the Lodgepole Complex fire, impacted over 270,000 acres. Recent rain and snow, and the forecast for continued precipitation, help to suppress the fires and...

Forestry Conservation

Go Where the Wild Colors Are

September 29, 2017 Robert Westover, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Fall is here and it’s time to go wild! Or at least go to where nature’s brilliant hues of reds, yellows, and oranges are dotting our autumnal landscape: America’s national grasslands. In fact, there are millions of square miles of these grasslands, and more than 16 million acres of them are managed...

Forestry

Learn, Play, Serve on National Public Lands Day

September 26, 2017 Larry Moore, U.S. Forest Service Office of Communication

National forests and grasslands deliver countless benefits to the American people. They support economies. They create jobs. They’re home to countless species of fish and wildlife. They offer world-class recreation opportunities. They purify our water and air. The list goes on.

Forestry

How the Forest Service Helped Shape our Nation’s Disaster Preparedness Framework

September 11, 2017 Kerry Greene, Fire and Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service

In 2001, Forest Service Incident Management Teams and crews responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11th with a well-coordinated response of multiple local, state, and federal emergency personnel. Our response to this national crisis highlighted the critical role of incident management...

Forestry

Cleaning Up Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites

August 21, 2017 Cody Sullivan, U.S. Forest Service, Research and Development

Viscous, stratified, and hot to the touch, a five-gallon water tank bubbled with unknown chemicals at an illegal marijuana grow site in California’s San Bernardino National Forest. Marijuana growers most likely planned to use this brew as a high-powered pesticide to keep any and all animals away...

Forestry

While Your Eyes are on the Sky, Keep Your Mind on Safety

August 17, 2017 Larry Moore, U.S. Forest Service Office of Communication

A solar eclipse is a marvel to behold. Finding yourself in the narrow path where the sun is totally eclipsed is a rare opportunity. On August 21, millions of people are expected to flock to this " path of totality" that stretches from Oregon to South Carolina.

Forestry Health and Safety

Traveling to Another State for the Great American Eclipse? USDA has a Reminder for You!

August 14, 2017 Tevon Blair, USDA APHIS, Writer-Editor Intern

August 21 marks the date for the Great American Eclipse of 2017, with people from around the country planning to travel to get the best views. Before you take to the road to reach your solar eclipse festival, make a plan to buy or gather firewood near your destination. Moving firewood presents a...

Forestry

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