Enterprise Program

Enterprise Units are Forest Service resources that offer an internal choice for the accomplishment of the agency’s work. These teams of dedicated Forest Service employees operate as independent, financially self-sustaining units funded by the clients/customers who benefit from the products and services they offer. There are currently 17 Enterprise Units offering a wide range of offerings and employees located across the nation.

“They’re Forest Service employees. They’re mobile, they’re skilled, they know how to get the job done, and they know what Forest Service people need.”

Former Forest Service Chief, Dale Bosworth

As the Enterprise Program enters its second decade exciting changes are in the wind. Explore the Enterprise Program Web site to learn more about this innovative program and how Enterprisers can help you care for the land and serve people!

The US Forest Service Enterprise Program: Reinvigorating Government

For the last decade, a group of U.S. Forest Service employees have provided a variety of services at competitive prices within the agency. They are part of a program that is rather unique within the federal government, the Forest Service Enterprise Program. Many employees gave up secure careers to become entrepreneurs and created business and marketing plans for the first time. The program began as an experiment. As it marks its tenth anniversary in 2007, the Enterprise Program has now become a permanent, nationwide program within the Forest Service. Download this document » [PDF, 12 pages, 574 KB]

Enterprise Program Strategic Plan 2008-2012

On October 16, 2007 the Chief signed the Enterprise Program Strategic Plan 2008-2012. This document outlines the Program’s goals and objectives, strategies for achieving these benchmarks, and metrics by which to measure accomplishments. Download the plan » [PDF, 12 pages, 825 KB]

Enterprisers and You: The Winning Combination

This brief documentary highlights the success of the Forest Service Enterprise Program.

Enterprise Program