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A picture of a herder, on a horse, watching over a flock of grazing sheep on the Sheyenne National Grassland in North Dakota

The History of Grazing on National Forests and Grasslands

Grazing is key to the health of 95 million acres of federally owned rangeland.

Electronic E-Noses Can Sniff Out Emerald Ash Borer

It seems like the stuff of science fiction, but e-noses really work

A picture showing cattle grazing at sunset on public lands in Malheur County, Oregon, the Steens Mountains are in the distance.

Monitoring tool assists ranchers and managers facing drought

Drought can be a serious game changer for rangeland, wildlife, and wildland fire managers.

New Report Compares Gains in Forest Land Use with Losses in Forest Cover

Every 10 years, the USDA Forest Service publishes the Resources Planning Act Assessment, exploring the status and trends of renewable resources on forests and rangelands in the U.S.

Enjoy the outdoors safely

Be Outdoor Safe campaign wants you to safely enjoy the great outdoors!

Tree Census and a Wealth of Public Data

The long history of scientifically credible data from the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program provides critical status and trend information to resource managers, policy makers, investors, and the public.

Forest Service Coronavirus (Covid-19) Updates

The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public. Visitors to our National Forests and Grasslands are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are three official, government-wide sources of up-to-date information about the coronavirus: Coronavirus.gov, CDC.gov/coronavirus, and USA.gov/coronavirus.