Natural Resources
The
Forest Service focuses on a full range of values, from experiencing
outdoor wonders to exploring the treasures of our national heritage.
However we use our national forests and grasslands, the key is protecting
and restoring the long-term health of the land for future generations.
 FOREST
HEALTH INIATIVE
The Healthy Forests Initiative for Wildfire Prevention and Stronger
Communities - This initiative calls for administrative improvements
that ensure more timely decisions, greater efficiency, and better
results in projects that reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires
and restore forest and rangeland health.
For more information on this initiative, please visit www.forestsandrangelands.gov/
CONSERVATION EDUCATION
Conservation education programs are strong elements of the Forest Service
mission, vision and guiding principles. These programs offer the
American public opportunities to better understand forest ecosystems
and the active role they play in the future of these systems. As
human relationships with the environment become increasingly complex,
people look to the Forest Service for a better understanding of their
natural world and shared participation in managing natural resources. more>>
GEOLOGY & MINERALS
The geology of the National Forests and Grasslands in the Southwestern
Region is one of the main attractions for the multitude of recreational
visitors who come to enjoy the unique natural beauty of the southwestern
landscapes. The back-drop of red sandstone mesas, black volcanic buttes,
glaciated mountain ranges, dramatic canyon lands, remote caves, and
historic mining ghost towns make the Southwestern National Forests
an exciting place to study geology and minerals. more>> |
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FOREST HEALTH
The Southwestern Region provides assistance and expertise to Federal,
State, Tribal and private land managers in Arizona and New Mexico
concerning forest health conditions and issues. Annual survey flights
are conducted to monitor forest health with an emphasis on detecting
insect and disease activity. Advice and support is provided for projects
to help prevent or suppress insect and disease outbreaks. Additionally
we produce publications on insects, diseases and other forest health
related issues. more>>
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