Fire as a tool

Wildland fire is nearly impossible to prevent. However, using fire as a tool can provide mitigation factors that reduce the risks of some fires.

A multi-purpose mission

Managing the land is more than just wildfire and recreation. Find out what is behind managing national forests and grasslands.

Global Management

The most effective means for confronting the interconnected ecological and economic issues related to land management is international cooperation.

Unwelcomed guests

The existence of invasive species – plants, animals, fungi, or microorganisms – is a dangerous threat to healthy forests and grasslands. 

Supporting the National Forest Management Act

Compliance with the National Forest Management Act and other environmental laws and regulations is accomplished through effective land management planning.

Ensuring protection and stewardship

Ensuring the protection and stewardship of the National Forest System through lands and realty management.

Focusing on the basics

Water, air, and soil are just three areas where we focus restoration efforts to improve natural resources.

Forests flow across boundaries

More than half of the nation's forests are on private land, and how those lands are managed affects us all.

Managing for Recreation

Recreation on national forests and grassland and how the Forest Service manages for recreation is more important today than ever before.

Balancing long-term effects

We are engaged in multiple efforts across our agency to achieve consistent approaches to sustainability and climate.

Trees provide more than shade

Urban forests play a role in a city’s economic, social, and environmental health.