The Forest Service announced today nearly $3 million in grants to improve tree canopy, forest cover and ultimately, water quality in six Great Lakes states, including Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Illinois and Indiana.
Two iconic properties tied to Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation legacy, the Elkhorn Ranch and Greater Elkhorn Ranchlands in North Dakota, are now on the National Register of Historic places.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced the release of new mobile
software that helps urban planners, homeowners and students quantify the value of
their urban forests.
Cynthia considers herself a self-educated naturalist. She has been a forest guide for
more than 16 years at the El Yunque National Forest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Nature
has always been a centerpiece in her life and her job allows her to advocate for
conservation; making these some of the most fulfilling years of her life.