Shooting Sports
Target shooting is allowed on national forest or grassland unless restricted. Check your local ranger district for more information about local restriction. It is prohibited to shoot:
In or within 150 yards from a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation area or occupied area.
Across or on a national forest or…
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Search and rescue team asks people to prepare for anything when headed outdoors
U.S. Coast Guard elite search and rescue crews are world renowned for their maritime rescue capabilities. The Coast Guard plays a role in search and rescue operations in remote, coastal locations like those found in and around the Tongass National Forest and Chugach National Forest in Alaska…
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Operation Care and Recovery
One of our jobs is to care—to care for our own, for the people we serve, and for the lands we manage. As a caring organization committed to core values of service and interdependence, the Forest Service has in place, Operation Care and Recovery: a system-wide approach to supporting the…
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Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please…
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Employee perspective: My EAP experience
Paula Randler, program manager, Urban and Community Forestry, Southern Region
GEORGIA—Y’all, I’m not shy. I wrote an essay for you about how we should be our authentic selves at work, so here’s my story about using our Employee Assistance Program counseling services1.I’ve called EAP a few times for counseling. I have a history of depression, and…
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National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program
National Saw Program Technical Advisory Group (SPTAG)The new Forest Service saw policy, (pdf - 305kb) directs the use of chainsaws and crosscut saws on the National Forest System Lands. Forest Service employees, volunteers and cooperators can now access consistent training, evaluation and certification. The policy enables properly qualified volunteers and cooperators to train and evaluate…