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U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region
A diverse landscape awaits
From the tallest mountains to the rolling sea, adventure awaits! The National Forests in California are home to such unique scenic areas as Mt. Shasta, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Whitney, and the Big Sur coast.
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Virtual Services
Visit our Recreation Site Status Map and FAQ's for answers to many common visitor questions. If you need assistance or have any questions, please use our contact us form. Versión en Español: Visite el Mapa de Estado Actual de Sitios de Recreación y Preguntas Frecuentes del visitante. Si necesita atención, por favor use nuestro formulario de contacto (inglés únicamente).
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Featured Programs
Region 5 employees work on a wide variety of innovative programs such as these, below.
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Popular Topics
This is a list featuring topics that visitors ask about the most.
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Confronting the Wildfire Crisis
USDA Forest Service announces additional landscapes to address wildfire risk to infrastructure and communities.
Recent News
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Northwest Forest Plan Federal Advisory Committee to Meet September 25-27 in Stevenson, Washington
Release Date: Aug 29, 2024
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Update: Release of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Amendment to the Northwest Forest Plan
Release Date: Aug 28, 2024
Features
Forest Focus: Audio Podcast
Forest Focus is a program about the National Forests in California, featuring specialists that work for the U.S. Forest Service and others who provide viewpoints on Forest Service issues.
California Forest News Video Series
In California Forest News we explore the National Forests in California. In the first episode, ‘California Fire Intensity,’ we examine the combination of factors that exacerbate wildfire intensity and behavior including fuel, wind, terrain, and drought. Thanks for watching!
Spotlights
Two-Eyed Seeing — A Vision to Care for Our Forests
“Two-Eyed Seeing” — a blending of western science and Indigenous Knowledge — can inform how we care for our forests.
Honoring tribal co-stewardship Growing investments in Klamath River Basin
Agriculture Undersecretary Homer Wilkes and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore met with local tribes to hear firsthand about the health of the Klamath River Basin.
The CCCs Lend a Hand at Badger Hill
The Greenwood Center California Conservation Corps helped breathe life back into the Badger Hill Seed Orchard.
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Experiencing the Impact
The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act could expire this September after nearly 25 years of conservation. This article highlights some of the accomplishments of that legislation.