Natural Resources

Managing for Multiple Uses

The Forest Service has been dedicated to managing its resources for multiple uses since the creation of the agency in 1905. As an agency, we are charged with the task of providing sustainable multiple benefits to the public through proper management and use of natural resources. 

Our motto, “Caring for the Land and Serving People” captures the Forest Service mission perfectly. When our Forests are managed for sustainable multiple uses the benefits yield clean water, healthy ecosystems, sustainable supplies of wood and paper products, forage for livestock, supplies of energy and minerals, and superior places for the public to recreate.