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A photo close to the ground of green grass growing along the side of a paved road, with a Forest Service wildland fire truck on the road in the background.
Reducing roadside ignitions

When 95% of wildfires are started by humans — especially in a part of the country like Southern California with 25 million people — stopping wildfires before they start is a lofty goal. But for Nicole
Image shows a woman in snowboarding equipment riding a ski lift above a snow-covered mountain with the sun shining in the background.
How public lands shaped Olympic dreams
White River National Forest

For Olympic medalist Shannon Dunn-Downing, the road to the podium didn’t begin in a private club or elite training facility. It began on public lands in the mountains of Colorado. Public lands
Two people in heavy jackets stand in front of long, elevated chute connected to a biomass facility.

Mackenzie Castruita the Business Manager for West Biofuels explains some of the innerworkings at the Hat Creek Bioenergy facility in Burney, California and how public lands and partners are coming
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Rebuilding recreation after Hurricane Helene
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Walking amongst well-ordered rows of bicycles and racks of “Rebuild the Ride” t-shirts swaying lightly on their hangers, Adventure Damascus Bicycles owner Michael Wright takes a moment to make sure
Image shows a wildland firefighter wearing safety equipment and standing beside a fire burning grasses.
Study investigates firefighters’ toxic exposure from wildfire ash
Inyo National Forest

At the end of a long shift, black stains cover yellow Nomex shirts, telling the story of grueling hours spent on the fireline. Across the West each summer, wildland firefighters collapse into sleeping
Grady Amstrong poses with his family, Smokey Bear, and representatives from the Lt. Governor’s office and Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation after being named the youth tree lighter for the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Strengthening Shared Stewardship in Nevada through the People’s Tree
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

An ambassador from Nevada graces the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this holiday season – Silver Belle, a perfectly-shaped 53-foot red fir from the Carson Range of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Image shows the hand of Santa Claus hanging a white globe ornament with the Forest Service shield on to a Christmas tree.
Sing along with this Forest Service twist on a holiday classic!

Let’s celebrate the holiday season with a forest-themed version of that Christmas classic, the 12 Days of Christmas. Here are the lyrics so you can sing along! On the 12th day of Christmas, the forest
Image shows a sawmill and loading material at the base of a forested range of mountains.
Arizona’s 4FRI project shows how ecological health and economic vitality can grow from the same ground
Coconino National Forest, Kaibab National Forest

Launched in 2010, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) emerged from a critical need. After a hundred years of fire suppression, ponderosa forests became dangerously crowded, posing risks to
Image shows two men carrying a freshly cut Christmas tree through a forest clearing while a dog runs ahead of them.
Tree-cutting permits offer low-cost option for a family holiday centerpiece

Many families across the United States celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas tree. Although farmed and fake Christmas trees are full, symmetrical, and simple to get, they can be pricey. And