Law Enforcement and Investigations - Archeological Resources Protection
A Forest Service archaeologist studies an artifact found on the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona. Each artifact discovered offers a tiny glimpse, a sliver of context, into the past. (Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)
Forest Service personnel are trained in archeological investigation and…
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Law Enforcement and Investigations - No Trace Ethics
Keeping back-country areas in their wild state is something we all can do by practicing "No Trace Ethics." "No Trace" guidelines have all been designed to aid in the protection of all back-country and wilderness areas. By following these guidelines, we can better protect the land and lessen the sights and sounds of our visits. https://lnt.org/The Leave No Trace Seven PrinciplesPlan Ahead and…
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Law Enforcement and Investigations - Wildland Fire Information
The southwest is experiencing a drought of historic proportions, and all our wildlands are very stressed. Record-breaking temperatures have already occurred, and rain isn't expected in most areas until mid or late July. The moisture content of living and dead plants is so low that any spark, ember, or other ignition source that touches these plants is virtually certain to ignite an unwanted…
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Protecting the land we love: Reducing risk before fires start
Wildfire Prevention Technician Matt Michaliszyn and Smokey Bear pause for a photo while patrolling Arizona Snowbowl and providing wildfire prevention messaging. (Forest Service photo by Coconino National Forest fire prevention education team)
On the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest,…
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Smokey Bear Appearance Guidelines
Smokey Bear is one of the most recognizable figures in forestry and fire prevention. This factsheet, developed with the Ad Council and National Association of State Foresters, details the rules and expectations for those wearing the Smokey Bear costume and handlers who assist Smokey during appearances.
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Step by step: Forests of the future
Forests in the West used to be a lot more open, so wildfires were much less severe. How do we know? By looking at tree rings! We can actually see scars from old wildfires in cross-sections like this one. By cross-dating fire scars from multiple trees, scientists can reconstruct what past forests looked like including how dense forests were. (Forest Service video by Erika Reiter)Near the community…