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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Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program
Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) help communities and Tribes plan for and reduce wildfire risk and implement the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.Launched in 2022, the $1 billion five-year competitive grant program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act prioritizes communities that:Are in an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard…
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Moose Habitat
Moose are an iconic Minnesota animal. Their significance dates to some of the first settlers who arrived several hundred years ago. For the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who have occupied this landscape for much longer, moose remain an important source of traditional food and hides and a focal point in their struggle to retain their…
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Prescribed burn associations ignite the future
Prescribed fire, sometimes referred to as controlled burning, is deeply rooted in the South. Historically and culturally, fire has been used to maintain healthy wildlife habitat for hunting, improve grazing land for livestock and maintain healthy oak and pine forests.“There are a lot of landowners that are interested in using controlled burns as a management tool on their land,” said Jesse…
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Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Historic Year
As the agency's Wildfire Crisis Strategy enters its third year, this publication looks back at what was accomplished on the 21 landscapes during fiscal year 2023. It highlights the successful partnerships, new management practices, and on-the-ground efforts that have reduced wildfire risk for communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. The document also looks forward to how work will continue to be funded and implemented, through both new and existing sources and programs.
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The little district that could: Making big impacts with a small staff
Bobby Claybrook, district ranger for the Redbird Ranger District, studies a map of oil and gas well locations on Forest Service land. Decades of natural resource extraction prior to Forest Service management creates challenges for the district today. USDA Forest Service photo by Scott Raymond…