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Around the Forest Service: January 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Smokey Bear and USDA Forest Service packers and mules were up before dawn getting ready to take their stroll down historic Colorado Boulevard for the 135th Rose Parade.For over 50 years, through partnerships, national forests and grasslands across the country, the Endangered Species Act has helped prevent 99% of all fish, wildlife and plants from going extinct.The Forest Service…
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Sage, Zip Ties and Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear poses with Forest Service employees atop a float celebrating the fire prevention icon's 80th birthday.
The Forest Service all-mule color guard on Colorado Blvd., followed by the mule-drawn wagon in the 2024 Rose Parade. Packers from left to right; mounted riders; Ken Graves, Tim Wolfbrandt, Kira Olson and out-walker Alli Kosch. (USDA Forest Service photo by Tom Stokesberry) You’re given…
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