An Agency of the

The United States Forest Service is a federal agency that sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Forest Service is also the largest forestry research organization in the world. It provides technical and financial assistance to state and private forest agencies.

PURPOSE: "To provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run."

--Gifford Pinchot (the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service)

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US Forest Service is perhaps more well-known for

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Follow the links for more information on Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl

USDA Organizational Chart

Interesting Tidbits about the U.S. Forest Service

Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth identified four threats facing our nation’s forests and grasslands. They are as follows:

1. Fire and fuels

2. Invasive species - THE PINE BEETLE!!

3. Loss of open space

4. Unmanaged recreation

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1. History of the U.S. Forest Service

2. Mission of the U.S. Forest Service

3. Statutes that Created the USDA and U.S. Forest Service and Regulatory Mechanisms

4. Style of Regulations

5. Budget and Appropriations Relationship - How do states get the MONEY?

6. Political Atmosphere

7. Cooperation with State Officials

8. Who works at the US Forest Service?

9. Relationships with other Agencies

10. Policies that Drive the Agency: How do you figure out what policies drive an agency?

11. Research Pathfinder: How do you find an answer to your US Forest Service questions?