US Forest Service Press Releases

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Published on May 23, 2019 - 16:10 GMT

USDA Forest Service and State of Utah sign Shared Stewardship agreement

Today, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert to sign an agreement between the Forest Service and the State of Utah focused on shared stewardship. As part of this Shared Stewardship Agreement, the State of Utah and …

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Published on May 7, 2019 - 23:32 GMT

Forest Service announces 2019 Wood Innovation Grant Awards Reducing wildfire risk and supporting healthy forests with our public ...

Public–private partnerships spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service create jobs, support fire-safe communities, restore healthy forest conditions, and spur environmentally sound innovation. Today, the Forest Service awarded over …

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Published on April 8, 2019 - 16:04 GMT

Forest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C., —USDA Forest Service researchers have developed a tornado shelter made of wood that provides powerful protection at an affordable cost. Most importantly, the wood shelters can be built into an existing home using readily available …

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Published on March 20, 2019 - 19:06 GMT

USDA Invests Millions to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems, Improve Drinking Water

MARCH 20, 2019 AT 1:00 PM EDT - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands …

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Published on March 20, 2019 - 17:44 GMT

USDA Forest Service and BLM Announce 2019 National Conservation Awards

MARCH 20, 2019 AT 11:00 AM EDT - DENVER – Interior’s Bureau of Land Management and Agriculture’s Forest Service recognized the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Northern Rocky Mountain Grotto (NRMG) last week for their leadership and …

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Published on February 20, 2019 - 22:59 GMT

USDA Forest Service and BLM announce 2019 grazing fees

FEBRUARY 20, 2019 AT 4:30 PM EST - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal grazing fee for 2019 will be $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public …

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Published on December 22, 2018 - 08:44 GMT

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service reflects on past year’s progress

DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 9:30 AM EST - In the past fiscal year, the USDA Forest Service responded to natural disasters and battled through one of the most destructive fire seasons on record. Throughout these challenges, the Forest Service also actively treated …

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Published on December 22, 2018 - 08:44 GMT

A Statement from Forest Service Chief on executive order promoting active management

DECEMBER 21, 2018 AT 5:30 PM EST - Chief of the USDA Forest Service Vicki Christiansen today issued the following statement regarding the Executive Order “Promoting Active Management and America’s Forests, Rangelands, and other Federal Lands to Improve …

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Published on December 19, 2018 - 23:07 GMT

Idaho and USDA sign historic agreement to improve forest health

DECEMBER 18, 2018 AT 3:00 PM EST - The State of Idaho and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today entered into a new agreement to improve forest health conditions across Idaho that sets an example of interagency collaboration for other states to follow …

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Published on December 17, 2018 - 17:42 GMT

Forest Service Chief announces new Regional Forester for Southern Region

DECEMBER 14, 2018 AT 11:00 AM EST - USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of Ken Arney as regional forester for the Forest Service’s Southern Region. As regional forester, Arney will oversee management of more than 13 …

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Published on December 1, 2018 - 23:51 GMT

Forest Service Chief announces new Regional Forester for Alaska Region

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 AT 4:15 PM EST - Contact: (202) 205-1005 Twitter: @forestservice WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2018 — USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of David Schmid as regional forester for the Forest Service’s …

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Published on November 14, 2018 - 23:24 GMT

USDA Forest Service Supports California Fire Suppression Efforts

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 AT 5:15 PM EST - WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2018—The USDA Forest Service is supporting fire suppression efforts in California, where two massive wildfires burn at opposite ends of the state. Both fires started on November 8. “The …

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Published on October 24, 2018 - 19:40 GMT

U.S.D.A. Forest Service announces $8 million to expand wood products and wood energy markets in the US

OCTOBER 24, 2018 AT 11:00 AM EDT - The U.S.D.A. Forest Service invites grant applications for projects that expand wood product and wood energy markets, reduce wildfire risk, and improve forest health. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 23, 2019. …

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Published on September 13, 2018 - 19:45 GMT

USDA Forest Service seeks public comment on improving management of mineral, oil, and gas resources

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 AT 9:00 AM EDT - WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service published Advance Notices announcing its plan to revise two parts of the agency’s regulations. The Forest Service seeks public comment on its …

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Published on September 6, 2018 - 18:06 GMT

USDA Removes Roadblock to Mineral Exploration in Rainy River Watershed

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 AT 12:45 PM EDT - WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has removed a major obstacle to mineral leasing in Minnesota, through the cancellation of an …

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Published on August 24, 2018 - 16:05 GMT

Forest Service Interim Chief Announces New Regional Forester for Pacific Northwest Region

AUGUST 24, 2018 AT 10:30 AM EDT - USDA Forest Service Interim Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today the appointment of Glenn Casamassa as the regional forester for the Pacific Northwest Region, effective September 17. As regional forester, Casamassa …

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Published on August 17, 2018 - 14:05 GMT

USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions

AUGUST 16, 2018 AT 2:30 PM EDT - Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced today a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease …

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Published on August 2, 2018 - 19:50 GMT

State of Alaska, USDA Forest Service begin official work on Alaska Roadless Rule

AUGUST 2, 2018 AT 3:45 PM EDT - JUNEAU, ALASKA, August 2 – The State of Alaska and the USDA Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding this week to develop an Alaska state-specific roadless rule. An Alaska state-specific roadless rule will …

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Published on July 24, 2018 - 18:31 GMT

New Report Assesses the Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products

JULY 24, 2018 AT 1:00 PM EDT - A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of nontimber forest products. The Assessment of …

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Published on May 16, 2018 - 21:48 GMT

USDA Forest Service Awards Wood Innovation Grants to Expand and Accelerate Wood Products Markets in 20 States

MAY 16, 2018 AT 4:00 PM EDT - Today USDA Forest Service Interim Chief Vicki Christiansen announced the award of almost $8 million to expand and accelerate wood products and wood energy markets. The Wood Innovation Grants will stimulate the removal of …

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