Conservation narrative transcends geographical boundaries: Conserving Chilean wilderness
Rewilding Chile and Tompkins Conservation’s new national park project in Cape Froward. Photo courtesy Eduardo Hernández, Rewilding Chile.
WISCONSIN—On a Wednesday morning in January, nearly 200 Forest Service employees logged into a virtual presentation that transported them to the heart of…
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Used the Wildland Fire Metareview? Tell us how
WASHINGTON, D.C.—It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the “Wildland Fire Metareview, 2007-2016” was released. Since then, the Innovation and Organizational Learning staff has hosted nine webinars exploring the “Big 8” chapters, and each month we’ve been humbled by participants who provided thoughtful contributions and an…
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Nguyen selected for competitive AI Lab program
Lucille Nguyen, Office of Safety and Occupational Health, was selected to attend the highly competitive Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Executive Branch AI Lab. USDA Forest Service photo by Lucille Nguyen.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lucille Nguyen was selected to attend the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars…
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Empower your career: Take the Program & Project Management training survey
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Are you a program or project manager looking to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry? Do you want access to valuable training opportunities that can help you excel in your role? The United States Department of Agriculture is collecting training needs from all program and…
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Forest classrooms inspire next generation of environmental stewards
WASHINGTON, DC—Every year, middle and high school students in communities around the country use our nation’s forests and open spaces as open air, living classrooms. Students enter the forest under guidance of teachers and mentors to explore biology, ecology, technology and natural resources.Since 2020, the National Environmental Education Foundation has partnered with the Forest Service to fund…
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Forest Service-funded Connecticut landowner training project earns national recognition
Master Woodland Manager Program trainees at the Connecticut DEEP sawmill. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Merow, Connecticut Forests and Parks Association.
CONNECTICUT—Two national organizations recently recognized an innovative Forest Service-funded woodland owner training program in…