Alaska Region launches new theme Feb. 1 through videos, visuals
Seasonal Forest Service employee Kayleigh McCarthy enjoys the views at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in Wrangell, Alaska, on the Tongass National Forest. USDA Forest Service photo by Jennifer Angelo.
Alaska's National Forests—where nature, people and tradition come together
ALASKA—Years in…
#Alaska, #Partners
Joint Chiefs’ Funding at Work: Improving Landscapes and Protecting Communities
Since 2014, a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service has improved the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems and mitigated wildfire threats where public and private lands meet. So far, the United States Department of Agriculture has invested more than $247 million in the partnership, known as the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration…
#Partners, #Wildfire, #FuelReduction
Superior National Forest
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#SuperiorNationalForest, #Partners, #Partnerships, #PublicLands, #Watershed, #Recreation, #Trails
Ethics
A Quick Summary for PartnersThe official responsibility of federal employees is to represent the government. The perception of impropriety must be avoided.A written partnership work agreement that clearly outlines mutual expectations and responsibilities of each partner can help clarify concerns regarding conduct and ethics.Creating an official liaison position is an appropriate way to involve a…
#Policy, #Partners, #Partnerships
Successful Forest Service Partnerships
Partnerships are at the very core of how the Forest Service does business. There are partnerships that address almost every aspect of land management, scientific research and policy related to forests.Forest Service, Arizona Elk Society restores meadow system, protects Phoenix’s drinking water supplyIn May 2017, approximately 150 volunteers sponsored by the Arizona Elk Society descended on the…
#Conservation, #Partners, #Partnerships
Find a Partnership Contact
The right Forest Service partnership contact will depend on the partner’s focus area. For geography-specific projects, a local contact may be the best fit, while topic-specific projects might benefit from connecting with a regional or national representative. Our national office can help facilitate connections if general Forest Service information and contacts are not sufficient…