Living history: Touring the Yates Building
The Sidney R. Yates Building sits just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This historic building, first used as the site of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, opened its doors in 1880. The USDA Forest Service moved its headquarters there in 1990, and they remain there today. Join one of our employees for a tour of this stunning space.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to the Yates Building. Come on in.…
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Around the Forest Service: May 2025
Chief Schultz continues to get to know employees. In May, he visited Lake Tahoe Basin and discussed vegetation management projects before observing a prescribed fire and then visiting a timber sale on Tahoe Basin National Forest. Secretary Rollins and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a joint fire memo ahead of peak fire season in an event held at Forest Service…
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A message of gratitude to U.S. Forest Service firefighters from Secretary Rollins
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered a message of gratitude and support to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildland firefighters, recognizing their bravery and dedication in responding to the recent wildfires in Southern California.Watch Secretary Rollins’ personal message of appreciation and support for the brave firefighters of the U.S. Forest Service.In a letter to the…
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Missed the Fireforest screening? Watch now
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In late December, employees had the opportunity to attend a screening of “Fireforest,” a film by Evan Barrientos, that showcases the impact of work the Forest Service does with partners to reduce wildfire risk.The 2020 Cameron Peak wildfire, the largest in Colorado’s history, was slowed due to Forest Service and partner cooperative efforts. Early efforts, like prescribed burns on…
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Around the Forest Service: December 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As we reflect on the year's accomplishments, we can be proud knowing we made a difference for people and communities. This year marked 60 years of providing the People's Tree, and Spruce Wayne, a 60-foot Sitka spruce, traveled an enormous distance to land on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The Capitol Christmas tree will be lit nightly through Jan. 1, 2025. This year saw…
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Around the Forest Service: August 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four years ago, the Great American Outdoors Act became law and established the Legacy Restoration Fund to address our infrastructure maintenance backlog. Nearly 1,000 deferred maintenance projects are in progress across the United States, with 300 of those having been completed, from creating economic opportunities to expanding public access for everyone. This month, we…