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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
The Forest Service is now seeking public input on a proposed amendment to the land management plans guiding national forests within the Northwest Forest Plan area.
View the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Current Funding Opportunities
Learn more about current funding opportunities and how to apply.
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Pacific Northwest Region
The Pacific Northwest, perhaps more than any other region in the United States, is defined by its 24.7 million acres of public lands in Oregon and Washington. These lands provide the people and communities of the Pacific Northwest their livelihood, recreation, visual backdrop, and identity.
Our important work on national forest lands is framed by key priorities:
- Reducing overly dense and unhealthy forest conditions, made worse by climate change, to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and our forests and watersheds from the growing threat of wildfires.
- Supporting the immediate needs of landscapes and communities in the wake of wildfires & other disasters.
- Providing community service to all, and supporting economic prosperity, health, and resiliency within communities we serve.
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Region-wide news feed
View national forest news articles from throughout Oregon and Washington. Find news by forest and view news from past years.
Highlights
- Employee Resources
- Great American Outdoor Act
- Northwest Forest Plan
- Urban Forestry
- Wildfire Crisis Strategy
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Plan your visit
Find information about national forests within Oregon and Washington. Look for recreation ideas, buy a pass, get a map, & more.
Recent News
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Every Kid Outdoors provides opportunity for 4th graders & families to find holiday trees on National Forests
Release Date: Dec 3, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore.
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Forest Service accepting applications for Community Wildfire Defense Grant opportunity
Release Date: Nov 25, 2024
Features
Northwest Forest Plan & Amendment
The Northwest Forest Plan covers 24.5 million acres of federally managed lands in California, Oregon, and Washington. It was established in 1994 to address threats to threatened and endangered species while also contributing to social and economic sustainability in the region. After nearly 30 years, the Northwest Forest Plan needs to be updated to accommodate changed ecological and social conditions. 
Learn more and get involved: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/nwfp.