Making a real difference
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. It’s a dedicated time to share resources, promote mental health treatment and support those impacted by suicide. Checking in with someone who may be struggling can feel hard, but even a brief, honest conversation can make a real difference. Asking how someone is truly doing—and listening with care—can be lifesaving. No one has to face difficult…
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Forest Service Reorganization
BiographiesJaelith Hall-Rivera will continue in her current role as the agency’s chief of staffHall-Rivera brings over 20 years of experience in natural resources management and policy across numerous leadership roles in the Forest Service. She formerly served as the deputy chief of State, Private and Tribal Forestry and associate deputy chief overseeing Fire and Aviation Management. She has…
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National Forest Service Library: Video overview
The National Forest Service Library will not host a Librarians’ Corner in August. In lieu of a Librarians' Corner in August, the library is highlighting our microlearning videos, available on the library’s SharePoint site.These short videos provide quick overviews of a variety of library resources and services…
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Librarians' Corner webinar series: Exploring DigiTop
All Forest Service employees are welcome to join the National Forest Service Library's upcoming Librarians' Corner Lunch and Learn session.Join us this month for an introduction to DigiTop. This powerful tool gives you 24/7 access to essential databases, journals, ebooks and more on forestry, agriculture and…
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National Public Lands Day 2026 planning webinar
The Forest Service, National Environmental Education Foundation and the national coordinators of National Public Lands Day are hosting a kick-off event planning webinar for Forest Service employees.National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, hosted annually the last Saturday in September. Last year, more than 900 events and 55,000 volunteers…
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Strengthening your resilience
Resilience isn’t about pushing through or having all the answers—it’s built through small habits that help you regain balance, even when things feel unpredictable. In busy or uncertain times, simple practices like pausing for a breath, resetting your posture, stepping away briefly, or creating a calming end of day routine can support your emotional and physical wellbeing. Small, simple habits can…