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How the Forest Service Restores Public Lands Now and in the Future

August 10, 2018 Madelyn Dillon, Ecosystem Management Coordination, USDA Forest Service

More than 80 million acres of national forests are at risk from insect infestations, the impacts of prolonged drought, and the too frequent devastation caused by catastrophic wildfire. And the USDA Forest Service has a responsibility to the American public to move quickly and cost-effectively to...

Forestry

Weeds, Trees, and Property Lines and Good Neighbors

August 03, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

I once lived in a home where fighting lawn weeds seemed a never-ending task. This was a new housing development. Pickets tied with bits of pink ribbon still clearly showed where our property began and ended, and they were handy for helping me determine where I could put in my fence and where I could...

Forestry

Before These Caterpillars Become Moths, They Unite to Destroy Forests

July 23, 2018 Tom Coleman, Forest Health Protection, USDA Forest Service

A caterpillar that’s been rarely observed in the wild is about to join with another species of inch worms to wreak destruction upon two national forests in New Mexico. The culprit, called Janet’s looper caterpillar, feeds on the needles of high-elevation fir and spruce trees, but this insect has...

Forestry

Forest Service Trails are Where Adventures Begin

July 20, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

Journeys can lead us to destinations of breathtaking beauty, test our courage, and challenge the limits of our endurance. It all starts with your first step on a wilderness trail. The USDA Forest Service offers lots of opportunities for this type of adventure.

Forestry Recreation

Illegal Marijuana Sites Can’t Hide from Science

July 11, 2018 Diane Banegas, Research and Development, USDA Forest Service

The problem of illegal marijuana farms on national forests is, pardon the pun, growing. Although marijuana is now legal in California and other parts of the U.S., illegal marijuana growing is still a billion dollar industry with international tentacles.

Forestry

Want to Help Bees? Take a Break from Lawn Mowing

June 20, 2018 Susannah Lerman, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service

Across the globe, native bee species are having trouble. Populations of bees have experienced severe declines that are largely attributed to the loss of habitat. If you have a lawn, you may be able to reverse this trend: All you have to do is be a little lazy and, depending on your neighborhood...

Forestry

Private Investment Will Jump Start Rural Economy

June 15, 2018 Joyce El Kouarti, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

Ringed by miles of abandoned coal mines, the Wayne National Forest is surrounded by some of the most economically distressed communities in southern Ohio. A unique partnership with private investors, local leaders, a university, and nonprofit partners is helping to change that.

Forestry

Our Drinking Water and Forest Service Research

June 07, 2018 Shannon Kelleher, Research and Development Knowledge Management and Communications, USDA Forest Service

Behind every drop of water from the tap is an entire forest ecosystem. And while it’s easy to take drinking water for granted, you might be surprised to learn that the nation’s largest single source of water is the National Forest System, the network of national forests stewarded by the USDA Forest...

Forestry Research and Science

Death of Bald Eagle Yields Life Lessons for West Virginia Students

June 01, 2018 Karin Theophile, International Programs, USDA Forest Service

Most educators agree that experiential learning makes a more lasting impression on students than classroom lectures. It’s the reason why Cindy Bryant and Greg Phillips, both teachers from Robert C. Byrd High School in Clarksburg, WV, put in the hard work to organize an overnight field trip for their...

Forestry

A Living Memorial to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

May 25, 2018 Alicia San Gil, Cooperative Forestry, USDA Forest Service

On June 30, 2013, the Yarnell Hill Fire – the deadliest U.S. wildfire in 80 years – broke out in Arizona’s Yavapai County, killing 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shot firefighters. Since then, local residents and land managers have taken steps to honor the memory of the fallen by caring for the forests...

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