Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Banner image with USDA Forest Service shield and text, INSIDE THE FOREST SERVICE, FOR EMPLOYEES, BY EMPLOYEES, AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.

Leadership Corner


This July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As I reflect on the significance of this day, I’m reminded of how deeply the Forest Service is rooted in our nation’s history. Every ring in a tree holds a chapter of the people who cared for this land long before our national forests and grasslands were established. When the Forest Service was created in 1905, it was tasked with protecting the nation’s forests and watersheds. Its mission centered on ensuring a sustainable supply of timber and clean water for the country, guided by the...
Official portrait: Chief Tom Schultz in formal uniform in front of Forest Service and American flags.

Submission Guidelines

Inside the Forest Service is edited, updated, and compiled by the national Office of Communication. This site, by and for employees, is updated on a daily basis and depends on field and Washington Office employees for its content.

Stories should be of wide interest. Employees should submit content through their public affairs office, which will approve and prioritize content. Final draft stories should be sent to IFS Stories inbox.

As Inside the Forest Service is designed for employees, articles may include links to employee-only websites such as SharePoint. Not all links are accessible to all viewers.

Read the Submission Guidelines