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…
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Self-care that supports you
Self-care doesn’t have to be big, complicated or time-consuming. In fact, the most meaningful forms of self-care often come from small choices we make throughout the day—pausing to breathe, checking in with ourselves, or taking a moment to reset our space. These brief moments help us feel more grounded, supported and steady, even during busy or uncertain times.You deserve time and space to care…
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Supporting our people: A commitment to mental health and well-being
Dr. Kalim Wigfall, chief well-being officer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the well-being of our workforce.Across the organization, employees continue to meet the demands of a dynamic and often complex work environment. Whether driven by operational tempo, personal…
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Forest Service Reorganization
As part of the USDA reorganization plan, the Forest Service is realigning its organizational structure to strengthen local leadership, streamline operations, and improve mission delivery. The changes include moving headquarters to Salt Lake City, transitioning to a state-based leadership model, building a network of Operations Service Centers, and unifying the agency’s research program.The…
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New employee housing in McCall, community benefits
Original bunkhouses built for employee housing in 1959, before demolition in January 2026. McCall, Idaho. US Forest Service photo by Kelly Martin.
The Payette National Forest bunkhouse-style employee housing in McCall, ID is getting a facelift. Two of the original bunkhouses, situated on a hill…