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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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While relatively uncommon, most fatalities related to wildlife are preventable. The risks of certain wildlife vary from forest to forest. Remember, do not attempt to approach or feed wildlife. Observe from afar — at a safe distance. Learn more: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
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USDA Forest Service
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Zebra mussels spread quickly and harm lakes, rivers and native species. Help stop them before they move to new waters. Do your part: • Clean your gear • Drain all water • Dry everything completely Protect local waters and enjoy your big backyard.
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USDA Forest Service
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Jun 22
Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are five ticks in this photo. Can you spot them? Learn more about protecting yourself from ticks when enjoying your national forests and grasslands: fs.usda.gov/visit/know-bef….
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 22
The sun sets across the Little Missouri National Grassland in North Dakota, providing a late summer evening show. In celebration of National Grasslands Week, share your favorite memories on national grasslands in the comments. (Forest Service photo by Chamise Kramer.)
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 21
🔊🎧 Turn on audio! Shasta Trinity National Forest, California: naturemaxxing since 1905. Plan your visit today. (Forest Service video.)
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 19
Forest Service offices will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 18
This 1955 scene from St. Joe National Forest in Idaho shows a truck hauling logs while livestock graze nearby. It highlights the long‑standing multi‑use mission of national forests, where grazing, timber, habitat and recreation all work together to support healthy lands.
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 17
A lightning strike illuminates @FS_MBRTB as a powerful reminder of the forces that shape our national forests and grasslands. Stay aware of changing weather while exploring your big backyard. (Photo by Matt Ley/Share the Experience.)
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 16
A new Forest Service dashboard shares data from the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment, allowing users to explore forest and rangeland trends and projected conditions 50 years into the future. Explore now: experience.arcgis.com/experience/241…
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 16
Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an important contributor to economic and social sustainability across the nation. Get out and visit a national forest today!
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USDA Forest Service reposted
Secretary Brooke Rollins
@SecRollins
Jun 15
The @forestservice is working year-round to reduce wildfire risk through prescribed burns, mechanical thinning, and other hazardous fuels treatments. But preparedness starts at home. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, take steps now to fire-harden your home and property,
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 15
Rhodora blooms on the @WhiteMountainNF between New Hampshire and Maine. One of only two national forests in New England, White Mountain National Forest is truly a unique natural wonder. Plan your adventure today! (Forest Service photo by Kaitlyn Ellis.)
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jun 13
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with a hike! Time in nature can reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost creativity. A hike can make a big difference. #GetOutdoorsDay is a fee-free day, providing use of all standard amenity recreation sites on national forests at no cost.
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