Producing Top Quality Wool
Marine Corps Officer in a 1960s era wool uniform. (Photo courtesy of Eric Davis)
From the sweater you wear, to airplane carpets, wool is one of the most incredible fibers in the world. It can keep you warm, its ability to absorb almost a third of its weight in water can keep you dry, and its low level of combustion can even keep you safe. Each…
#Farming, #Livestock, #Grazing, #Conservation, #LandManagement, #Military, #History
State, Private, and Tribal Forestry
Prescribed burning gopher tortoise habitat.( Photo courtesy Georgia Division of Natural Resources)
Connecting Forestry to PeopleThe State, Private, and Tribal Forestry organization of the USDA Forest Service reaches across the boundaries of national forests to states, tribes, communities and private landowners, and is the federal leader in providing technical and financial assistance to…
#StatePrivateTribalForestry, #Conservation, #FireAndAviationManagement, conservation education
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Management Toolbox
The Forest Service is responsible for making sure that the many land managers and partners along our 3,100 miles of trail know the special status of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the policies that make it different from other trails. The documents on this page are key resources that describe how the trail should be managed. Since the Continental Divide Trail is a resource for…
#EmergencyResponse, #LandManagement, #ContinentalDivide, #Trails, #Conservation
How the Community Forest Program Works
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Photo by Steve Neel.
The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve…
#Grants, #Conservation, #UrbanForests
ACES - Helping the Forest Service Accomplish Work
What is ACES?The Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program is a cost effective and efficient program that allows the Forest Service to acquire skilled personnel (age 55 and older) with “ready to apply knowledge.” The agency has Master Agreements with two non-profit organizations. By creating Supplemental Project Agreements, all agency units can gain access to the partner’s ACES…
#Conservation, #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct
Youth Conservation Corps
The Youth Conservation Corps program provides you with a paid summer experience working as part of a team on fun and meaningful conservation projects on national forests and public lands. You will gain environmental stewardship experience while learning about a variety of green careers and connecting with other young peopleEligibilityYou must meet the following requirements:At least age 15 at the…