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Secretary's Column: Encouraging Americans to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

January 25, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

As we look ahead to the coming years, I know that rural America has unlimited capacity to continue providing a great deal for every American – including even more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. We know that many Americans deeply value outdoor recreation. According to industry estimates...

Conservation

US Forest Service Chief Celebrates Earth Day with D.C. Elementary Students

April 22, 2011 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

On Friday. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell presented a $6,000 check to Barnard Elementary School during Earth Day festivities that included building raised bed gardens, planting vegetables and showcasing the school’s outdoor classroom in Washington, D.C. “Earth Day reminds us that we need kids...

Forestry Initiatives
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