Vegetation Management
Successful vegetation management ensures that our National Forests are conserved, restored, and made more resilient to climate change while enhancing our water resources. Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) is a component of the forest management program that utilizes silvicultural practice overseeing the genetics, growing of seedlings in nurseries, reforestation, and restoration of our…
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National Forest System Mapping and Data
Land Status Map Viewer
Select the map to access the land status map viewer. (Forest Service image)
The Forest Service provides accurate maps and data showing land ownership, property rights, special designations, and boundaries for National Forests and Grasslands. This information, known as “Land Status,” helps manage these public…
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Indian Youth Corps, Public Lands Corps, & Youth Conservation Corps, Contact Information
For question or help with the Public Lands Corps, Youth Conservation Corps, and Indian Youth Corps programs, please use the map of Forest Service regions and then find the contact information in the list below.
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Land Areas Reports
Black Canyon Lake is on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in east-central Arizona. The area offers non-motorized boating, day hikes with a path that follows along the edge of the lake and trout fishing most of the year. (USDA photo…
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Embracing mindfulness on National Public Lands Day
Interpretive specialist Lily Carey leading Big Brothers Big Sisters in a watercolor activity. USDA Forest Service photo.
OREGON—The Forest Service took part in multiple community engagement events across the Pacific Northwest in celebration of National Public Lands Day Sept. Oregon saw events in Ashland,…
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Reforestation and Stand Improvement Reports
Reforestation and Stand Improvement (historically called Timber Stand Improvement or TSI) data available in Tables 1 to 21 are posted annually at the links below. From 2005-2016 reforestation needs information can be found in the Special Exhibits section under Reforestation in each annual Budget Justification document.2025 - FY 2025 Reforestation and TSI Report Appendices, Tables 7 to 21.Appendix…