Partnerships

Shared Stewardship and Partnerships

This video explains the concept of shared stewardship and how the Forest Service is working in rural communities across the country.

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About Partnerships

The Forest Service works to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Our partners are vital to accomplishing our mission and increase our productivity through collaboration on shared goals. Partners of the Forest Service include nonprofit and for-profit entities; rural, urban, and tribal communities; universities and minority-serving institutions; land management agencies; and more. The agency strives to engage underserved communities and recognizes the valuable contributions partners bring including traditional ecological knowledge; creativity and innovation for effective public outreach and education; experience in managing work projects; and subject-matter expertise.