Resource Management

Caring for the Land and Serving People

Since the time of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, this multiple use concept has guided us to achieve "the greatest good, of the greatest number, in the long run."

In the last 100 years we have struggled with balancing land and people. It has led to periods of overgrazing, over logging and destruction of public lands as well as a boom in recreation, reclamation and replanting of devastated forests. Modern management practices place the emphasis on ecosystems management and not just parcels of timber, or habitat for endangered species or protection of watershed. As John Muir taught us "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe."

Today, the Regional Forester has identified three strategic priorities. These priorities are forward looking and in alignment with the Cultural Transformation strategies of the Department and Forest Service. By focusing our efforts in these key areas, we will be prepared for the land management challenges of the 21st century.

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Features

NatureWatch - Eyes on Wildlife

Closeup of a northern goshawk showing its gold eyes striped chest and gray wings.

Visit the NatureWatch website for tips on how to watch wildlife, educations opportunities for children, and so much more!

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What is a Healthy Forest?

[Photo] Forest is this forest healthy or not?

A healthy forest is one that is a fully functioning community of plants and animals and their physical environment including fire, insects, and disease. 

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Timber Sales

Currently Advertised Remarks

Lovers Canyon Resale

The Forest Service intends to advertise timber designated for cutting in the following proposed timber sale area on the Klamath National Forest prior to February 15, 2025.

39er Thin Timber Sale

The 39er Thin Sale is located within Township 10N Range 8E Sections 16-17 Humboldt Meridian; Township 39N Range 12W Sections 7-9, 16, 21, 22. The Forest Service will receive Sealed bids at Yreka, California before or at the time of public bid opening at 10:00 AM local time on 12/13/2024 for an estimated volume of 11474 ton of Combined Softwood sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting.