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National News Releases
Forest Service Mourns The Death of a Law Enforcement Officer
U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell says "it is with deep sorrow that I pass this message to you that 51-year old Kristine Fairbanks, a Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer, was shot and killed after making a routine traffic stop on the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington State this past Saturday. This incident reminds all of us that law enforcement is a very dangerous business. Please keep Kristine's family, loved ones, and friends, and fellow Forest Service employees in your thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow."
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, 2008-09-22
Forest Service Activates Annual Fall Foliage Hotline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Forest Service has activated its hotline which provides weekly updates on fall foliage on national forests across the country.
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2008-09-18
Wagner to Lead Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail R. Kimbell announced the appointment of Mary Wagner as Regional Forester of the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service.
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2008-08-22
Agpaoa to Lead Southern Region of the U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail R. Kimbell today appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Agpaoa as Southern Regional Forester (Region 8).
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2008-08-15
Forest Service Reports Status of Tribal Forest Protection Act Participation
Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell has reported to Congress on the status of proposals and implementation of contracts under the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004.
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2008-08-15
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