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USDA Forest Service

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USDA Forest Service

@forestservice

The Forest Service manages public lands based on the greatest good for the greatest number in the long run. Following/likes/RTs don't = endorsement.

United States of America

fs.usda.gov

Born February 1, 1905

Joined February 2009

USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
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Kayaking on Trillium Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon will have you saying, “I needed that.” National forests have over 10 million acres of lakes and reservoirs nationwide available for your enjoyment. (Photo by Michaela Dunnam/Share the Experience.)
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@forestservice
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Chipmunks, bison, & bears—oh my!🐻Animals love fragrant items like food, toothpaste, & deodorant. Protect wildlife (& your gear) by storing all scented products in bear-proof containers at least 100 feet away from your sleeping area. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 17
I'm grateful beyond words that both of our Forest Service employees taken hostage on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are home safe. —Chief Tom Schultz
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Tongass Nat'l Forest
@TongassNF
Jul 14
Anan Wildlife, other than bears - Part 2! Bears may be the stars, but the pristine ecosystem that draws in your furry favorites also supports a wide range of wildlife & aquatic species. You can watch them all live on cameras through Explore.org.
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 16
Be smoke ready – when the air quality is poor, stay indoors, keep doors & windows closed. Avoid smoking, burning candles and wood, using gas stoves or running a vacuum, which all contribute to indoor air pollution. Learn more at: airnow.gov/wildfires/be-s….
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U.S. EPA
@EPA
Jul 16
🚨 Wildfire smoke is impacting large portions of the United States today, particularly the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. Stay updated with AirNow’s Fire and Smoke Map, created in partnership with @forestservice, to find your local air quality and steps to keep you and your
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National Interagency Fire Center
@NIFC_Fire
Jul 16
National Fire News: 07/16. Yesterday, 158 new fires were reported nationwide, including six new large fires. Firefighters are currently working to contain 49 uncontained large fires across the country. More than 17,500 personnel assigned to incidents nationwide.
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National Forest Fdn.
@NationalForests
Jul 16
Summit moments that take your breath away. ⛰️ 📷 Photo submitted in the #NationalForestWeek Photo Contest by Derek Fias | Cannon Mountain, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 15
When travelling to your campsite, stick to established trails and roads. This prevents trampling fragile plants and small underbrush creatures. Let’s keep the forest floor healthy for future explorers! 🥾🐛fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 14
Beach? No, darling. We chose chaotic rainforest energy and El Yunque National Forest delivered.
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 13
Lodgepole pine seedlings are pushing up through the Cameron Peak Fire burn scar. Forest Service crews are using drone imagery and machine learning to track where that recovery is happening and where the forest still needs help. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 10
Golden hour? Nah, this is legendary hour. Coconino National Forest offers a field of sunshine with a side of dramatic skies. Drop a pin, drop your jaw and hit the trail in your big backyard. (Forest Service photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz.)
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 10
Less waste packed in means less waste packed out! 🗑️ Before you hit the trail, break down your food packaging at home or use the trash cans at the trailhead. Keep your campsite clean & protect wild habitats by keeping garbage to an absolute minimum.🐕 fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
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National Interagency Fire Center
@NIFC_Fire
Jul 10
National Fire News: 07/10. Firefighters are working to suppress and contain 39 large fires across the country. 12,971 firefighters and support personnel are engaged in nationwide fire activity, including 252 crews, 807 engines, and 126 helicopters.