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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
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.
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National Interagency Fire Center
@NIFC_Fire
Jul 9
National Fire News: 07/09. Since yesterday, 165 new fires were reported nationwide. Currently, firefighters are working to suppress and contain 38 large fires across the country.
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 10
Today is the last day of the Great American State Fair & we are celebrating the future! Forest Service is always looking for ways to improve with innovative solutions. Like the Forest Products Lab, finding new ways to use wood. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… #Freedom250
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 9
Choosing your camping vibe? Say less. Developed campgrounds = the “I like toilets and trash cans” era. 🚽🗑️ Dispersed camping = the “I’m basically feral but in a fun, outdoorsy way” era. 🌲⛺ Whichever you pick, stay safe and enjoy your big backyard. ✌️
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 9
Forest Service brings billions of dollars to the American economy through lumber, grazing, minerals, energy & recreation. Today the Great American State Fair is celebrating Engines of Enterprise, & the Forest Service is a big one! fs.usda.gov/sites/default/… #Freedom250
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Tongass Nat'l Forest
@TongassNF
Jul 9
Want to see some of the other creatures at the renowned Anan Wildlife Observatory? Bears may be the stars, but the pristine ecosystem that draws in your furry favorites also supports a wide range of species. You can watch them all live on Explore.org
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Readygov
@Readygov
Jul 8
Affected by power outages in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands following Typhoon Bavi? Tips to stay safe and cool off at home: -Open windows or doors to allow airflow -Close curtains and blinds to block sun -Avoid cooking indoors -Take breaks when cleaning up debris
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Smokey Bear
@smokey_bear
Jul 8
Wildfire prevention includes vehicle safety too. Taking time to inspect your vehicle can help protect the outdoors you love to visit. 🌲
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 8
Great American State Fair is celebrating family life & community support. There are so many recreation opportunities on our national forests for the whole family to enjoy, like this family enjoying Sliding Rock in the Pisgah National Forest in NC. #Freedom250
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 8
Keep drones grounded near wildfires. Unauthorized flights force firefighters to halt air operations and delay critical work. Help protect communities by staying clear of fire zones.
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 8
71,000 seedlings. 8 days. Partners + crews restoring the Ranch Fire burn scar and building wildfire‑resilient forests in Mendocino National Forest in Northern California. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Jul 7
At the Forest Service, we practice active forest management. This work includes: - Mechanical treatments to thin overstocked forests - Timber sales to deliver wood to market - Reforestation - Prescribed fires