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America’s smallest national forest grew from rehabilitated lands
Tuskegee National Forest

In December of 1934, the president of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Robert R. Moton, met with several federal and state officials to determine how to help the impoverished farmers of central Alabama
Young girls smiling wrapped in a colorful blanket walk near a lake.
Facing a wildfire’s past
Plumas National Forest

Nature can be damaging and cause fear. Natural disasters like wildfires can change landscapes, communities and lives. But nature can also help us heal — instilling a calmness and peace in a sometimes
Image of six members of the Forest Service honor guard, three of whom are holding the U.S. flag, and two Forest Service Flags. Two other members are holding Pulaskis at their sides.
Celebrate our national wildfire crisis heroes on National Wildland Firefighter Day

Federal wildland firefighters, fire support staff and contractors work on the frontlines of the nation’s wildfire crisis to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources. That’s why we
close up view of a painted butterfly wing
Nature connects families across continents
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

“We try to inspire children through nature-based themes,” Sinead Abarca said. “We have a primary focus on the monarch butterfly, a strong cultural symbol in the community.” Abarca works with
Illustration of a cave with insects, a frog, bats and a sign that reads “home sweet home”.
Lava tubes house creatures and clues to our past

*Listen to the audio story: Forest Focus Episode 44: Crawling in Caves There are portals within many national forests that offer entry into underground realms of the most curious forms of biodiversity
Two men reaching up onto a tree branch afixing a tunnel
Youth-led conservation efforts create hope for a greener future

In the hills north of Beirut, Lebanon, a group of young citizen scientists collects the footprints of small mammals using contact paper and charcoal. They are hoping they might find signs of forest
The sun rising over mountains, behind clouds, creating multiple sunbeams.
Celebrating a Century of Solitude
Gila National Forest

The Gila Wilderness area is located within the Gila National Forest in Southwest New Mexico and is excited to join with friends and partners to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Gila Wilderness Area
Large deciduous tree in middle of an open park

During my dad's recent hospital stay, I witnessed the healing power of trees. He was assigned to a room that looked out at a bleak brick wall. Needless to say, he didn’t like it. He quickly grew tired
Sunshine peeks through trees and smoke as the slow-moving fire reaches a road.
Arizona residents and Forest Service work together to forge a tighter community
Tonto National Forest

Smoke rising from a forest is ominous. Often it is the first alarm of another wildfire sparked by lightning or carelessness; a wildfire that potentially could become catastrophic and deadly. On Aug
multiple native american dancers speak on stage
A bird’s eye view of prescribed fire

Birds are our melodic neighbors. They soar above skyscrapers in New York City and nest in coastal redwoods in Northern California. Their familiar sight and distinctive calls made bird watching a
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