Pacific Southwest Region
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
707.562.8737
TTY: 707.562.9240
FAX: 707.562.9130
Pacific Southwest Region
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
707.562.8737
TTY: 707.562.9240
FAX: 707.562.9130
Caring for the land and Serving people
The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service manages 20 million acres of National Forest land in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighteen national forests are located in this region.
Randy Moore has served as Pacific Southwest Regional Forester since October 2007. The Pacific Southwest Region is commonly referred to as Region 5 (R5). Read more
January 14, 2009
In October 2008, the Regional Leadership Team identified five strategic priorities that will guide the Region through FY 2009 and beyond. These priorities reflect who we are as a Region and where we intend to go in the future. Read more
January 13, 2009
Three members from Congressman Wally Herger's staff, members of the Concerned Citizens for Responsible Fire Management, County Supervisors from Butte, Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou counties and Forest Service personnel attended a roundtable discussion on fire in Northern California on January 7, 2009, in Redding, Calif. Read more
January 6, 2009
The deadline for submitting applications for the Pacific Southwest California Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC) has been extended to February 6, 2009. We are seeking applications for the following three positions on the 11 member RRAC: Winter motorized recreation such as snowmobiling; hunting and fishing; and motorized outfitting and guiding or local environmental groups. Read more
January 5, 2009
The use of motor vehicles, particularly off–highway vehicles, is one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation on National Forest land in California. This use—and its effects—has largely gone unmanaged until now. Motor–vehicle recreation needs to be balanced with the many different uses of our National Forests, as well as ensure the protection of the land, wildlife and other recreational visitors. Read more
December 17, 2008
We will create within our operations those habits that inspire individual and organizational decisions that lead directly to reducing energy use, water use, and waste production at our buildings and facilities; reducing emissions from transportation and travel; increasing fuel efficiency in our fleet; increasing recycling; and developing and implementing green purchasing practices. Read more
December 12, 2008
On December 3, 2008, 15 forest recreation and conservation partners, forest staff officers and Pacific Southwest Region staff gathered to launch a new, unified approach entitled: “Trees and Trails.” The organizing theme will provide focus and energy to connect people with nature, provide green jobs for young adults through hosted programs, improve trails, restore ecosystems and provide meaningful volunteer experiences on the National Forests of California. Read more
November 19, 2008
Concerned that children are less engaged with the outside world today, Region 5's Angeles National Forest and the Southern California Consortium, an environmental education, outreach and recruitment program, are working with other agencies and organizations to change this situation and encourage kids to once again go out and play. Read more
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The National Fire News: Provides statistical fire data and a detailed list of wildland fires by state.