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


As Thanksgiving approaches, we look forward to gathering with family and friends to give thanks, spend time together and enjoy a special meal in good company. I wish you and your families the very best during this holiday season. This year, I am grateful for the exemplary service you provide each day as Forest Service employees. It's an honor to stand with you all in service to one another and the American people as we carry out our mission. Recognizing that some of us are still on duty through the festivities, I especially want to recognize our firefighters, law enforcement...
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