Celebrating Wildflowers
Celebrating Wildflowers NewsUSDA Recognizes National Pollinator WeekWASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Read more...…
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Tribal and Indigenous Fire Tradition
USFS Six Rivers National Forest fire crew conducting a prescribed burn for enhancing beargrass for tribal basket weaving, near Orleans, Calif. June 2017. (Forest Service photo)
Centuries ago, indigenous people inhabited the land from coast to coast. They knew what scientists confirm today: Frequent,…
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Bears Ears National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management is providing interim guidance regarding management of the Bears Ears National Monument. This interim monument management direction will provide direction on the stewardship of these lands during the public planning effort, pending approval of a monument management plan and…