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‘Seeking the Greatest Good’ Free Pre-Release Screenings

Cover for Seeking the Greatest Good

Be one of the first to view the movie Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot before it is released nation-wide. Join local communities around the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Mt. Hood National Forest for these free, fun and informative screening events.

Pinchot often said, “Conservation is the foresighted utilization, preservation and/or renewal of forests, waters, lands and minerals, for the greatest good of the greatest number for the longest time.” A movie trailer and other related information is available for viewing on the Web here: http://www.pinchotlegacy.org/.


Nisqually Thin Public Meeting in Packwood

This is a flyer for the Nisqually Thin public Meeting on Nov. 15, 2012

The Cowlitz Valley District Ranger and staff members would like to invite all interested community members to a Public Meeting about the Nisqually Thin Project scheduled for implementation in 2014 and beyond.

The public meeting is Nov.15, 2012, 5-7p.m at the Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 US Highway 12 Packwood, WA.

Information about the project area and project proposal details will be presented. Comments concerning the project will be documented and considered as the project proposal and analysis is refined.

Kevin Senderak (ksenderak@fs.fed.us), 360-497-1132

Erica Taecker (etaecker@fs.fed.us), 360-497-1136.


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Martha Creek Dam Removal

Martha Creek is a tributary to Trout Creek.

To read the Columbian coverage and watch video of the blasts click here.

Fee-Free Days November 10-12

Nov 10-12 is fee-free on national forest for Veteran

In celebration of Veteran's Day, forests are waiving fees recreation sites in  all over the US November 10-12, 2012.

 




Historic Photos

Huckleberry Picker

View historic photos of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Area!

Gifford Pinchot

Gifford Pinchot the man

Gifford Pinchot was the first Chief Forester of the US Forest Service.



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