Tallgrass to the forest
Clouds and sunset over Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. (USDA Forest Service photo by D. Fallon)
In the heart of Idaho lies a prime example of natural beauty. The Sawtooth National Forest has majestic mountains and glistening lakes scattered over 2.1 million acres. It is also home to many flora and fauna on its lush, green forests. Hikers and photographers have enjoyed this spectacular landscape…
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Update your lexicon: Indigenous Knowledge replaces Native Knowledge
Indigenous Knowledge is an important element of land management planning. Thora Padilla, president of the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico, invites federal employees to discuss forest thinning on an area of the reservation. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The…
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Avian ambassadors and tribal perspectives
Acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorous) perches on the branch of a California live oak (Quercus agrifolia). (U.S. Fish and Wildlife photo by Cal Robinson).
Birds are our melodic neighbors. They soar above skyscrapers in New York City and nest in coastal redwoods in…
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Working with Tribes to sustain a cherished plant
A canebrake. River cane still grows along rivers and streams, where it protects water quality. However, the vast canebrakes that once flourished in southern flood plains have been destroyed. (Courtesy photo by Roger Cain)
River cane might be unfamiliar to some, but for many Indigenous people, it is part of…
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Indian Youth Service Corps making a difference
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians during their orientation day on the Cherokee National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andrea Baquerizo)
This summer, individuals from the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) came together as part of the Indian Youth Service Corps…
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Nez Perce National Historical Trail more than just scenic
Editor’s Note: This feature coincides with the 30th anniversary of National Trails Day on June 4, which is sponsored by the American Hiking Society, and Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of the outdoors that encourages everyone to embrace the outdoor spirit.
Forest Service trail administrator…