Public Service Recognition Week: Valuing service
WASHINGTON, DC—Public Service Recognition Week has been a national effort to honor those who serve our nation for 38 years.As government employees in an agency with service in its very name, we know you are all dedicated to your work on behalf of the American people.So, this year, we want to know why you serve, and our Work Environment and Performance Office is asking you to share your thoughts…
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Redesigned uniform pants now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Office Uniform Program and the National Technology and Development Program announce new uniform pants are now available. Additionally, a new uniform measurement video aims to help employees with taking proper measurements for correctly ordering their uniform items.The Uniform Program and NTDP heard the field’s concerns and desire for updated, more comfortable,…
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Future of AI in natural resource management: Self-Learning Forest Growth Model
WISCONSIN—Whether we realize it or not, artificial intelligence—AI—plays a big role in our daily lives. From predictive searches on Google to personalized shopping experiences on websites like Amazon, or music preferences on Spotify based on your playlists, to smart replies in email and text messaging—even drafting this story. AI is everywhere, including forestry.In another episode of the Eastern…
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Let’s climb a tree
Forest Service tree climbing trainees Steve Sawyer (left) and Brandon Kelley (right) practice tying a bowline knot to prepare for climbing at a Forest Service Tree Climbing Workshop. They will use this knowledge to successfully climb trees and earn certification as a Forest Service tree…
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Local voices, local action plans, local results: Chief Moore on the Work Environment Improvement Program [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON, DC—Chief Moore invites you to join him in thinking about the work we need to internally—related to morale, holistic safety and work capacity—to allow us to tackle the challenges facing our agency.That's why he supports the Work Environment Improvement Program, which aims to help us continue our journey to an inclusive, positive and productive work environment.It's not just a survey.…
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Chief's Awards recognize employee excellence [VIDEO]
2023 Chief's Awards Ceremony from USDA Forest Service on Wistia.Washington, D.C.—Forest Service leadership and employees joined together virtually this week to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Forest Service individuals and teams across the U.S. and their contributions to the communities and country we serve. The ceremony was hosted by Work Environment and Performance Office Chief…