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Natural Resources

Sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Forest Management

A pile of fuelwood for personal use

Successful vegetation management ensures that our National Forests are conserved, restored, and made more resilient to climate change while enhancing our water resources.

Rangeland and Grazing

Four cows stand in the forest with the trunks of tall Ponderosa pines close to them and the golden leaves of aspen trees in the fall lit by the sun in the background.

The Forest Service concentrates its efforts on managing the vegetation resources across the range landscape to serve a multitude of resource needs. Rangeland management specialists work to provide such things as habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, clean water, and sustainable grazing and browsing. 

Minerals Management

A metal mining structure rises above bare ground with trees in the background.

Exploration, development, and production of mineral and energy resources and reclamation of activities are part of the Forest Service ecosystem management responsibility.

Last updated June 6th, 2025