As temperatures begin to signal winter, Forest Service districts are starting planned fire operations to clear low lying tree debris that will reduce hazardous materials. While images of firelines

The phone rings in the South Platte Ranger District office more than 80 times a day with questions. Most questions are from new forest visitors with new off highway vehicles, about technicalities of

For over 50 years the USDA Forest Service’s Christmas gift to the nation, the US Capitol Christmas Tree, has inspired the imagination of millions. Standing elegantly at the base of Capitol Hill on the

The Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership between the Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service aims to restore landscapes, protect water quality, enhance habitat, and reduce

“Why would you cut down that beautiful tree?” That’s the question the USDA Forest Service U.S. Capitol Christmas tree crew most often receives. And it’s a question well worth exploring. But the answer

Centuries ago, indigenous people inhabited the land from coast to coast. They knew what scientists confirm today: Frequent, low intensity fires on the landscape are not just important to reducing the

After the leaves have fallen and the cold weather settles in, national forests and grasslands continue to offer memorable experiences for those willing to bundle up and find them. When Jacob Fenolia

When a fir tree is as tall as an eight-story building – 84 feet high to be exact – it really needs a name. So that’s exactly what the Six Rivers National Forest did by unofficially naming the massive

California Fire Intensity- California FOREST NEWS -Episode #1. After burning for 69 days, 221,835 acres burned, 1,003 structures destroyed, and the evacuation of more than 50,000 residents in the area

Peek underneath the loose bark of a dead tree and you might find bats roosting. A bat’s choice for a cozy home may seem unusual. But just like people, bats need shelter, water and food to thrive. A