Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find out about employment opportunities with the
Federal Government / Forest Service / North Central Research Station?
A. You can find out about federal employment opportunities on the world wide web at
http://www.opm.gov. Forest Service job postings are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/forestservice/index.html.
To inquire about opportunities at NCRS, call the North
Central Human Resources Service Center office at 651-649-5000.
Where can I learn about recreation fees or get a Golden Eagle/Age/Access
passport?
A. Most national forest system lands are open, free of charge for your use
and enjoyment. Entrance and user fees may be charged at some areas.
ENTRANCE FEES are required for entering designated federal
recreation areas such as National Parks and National Monuments. Entrance fees
can be paid each time you visit a forest or grassland, or you can use a special
pass, including the Golden Eagle Pass,
Golden Age Pass, and
Golden Access Pass.
If you plan to use a specialized facility (camping, parking, boat launch,
ramps, swimming site, etc.) in the forest, you may have to pay a USER
FEE. Learn more about the
Recreation Fee Demonstration Project and
specific
Fee Demo projects that charge user fees.
Can I get someone to come look at a diseased tree in my yard?
A. Contact your state forestry agency.
Where can I get camping information on "specific" campsites?
A. You should contact the supervisors' office for
the forest where the campsite is located or visit
http://www.reserveusa.com/.
Where can I purchase Forest Service maps?
A. Maps are available through the U.S. Geological
Survey website at
http://store.usgs.gov/ or
any of the listed business partners. They are also sold in the
supervisor's office for each forest. Some maps are sold at the
Ranger District Offices.
Does the Forest Service ever give out seedlings to the public?
A.
Generally, there is no "free" source of tree seedlings. Some state
forestry commissions have been known at times to give away some to scouts and
similar groups if there is a surplus after the spring planting season.
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