The Northern Region area encompasses 25 million acres and is spread over 5 states. Included are 12 National Forests located within the perimeter of northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, and Montana; and the National Grasslands in North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota.
As a place for individuals and families to enjoy the outdoors, the Northern Region's public lands offer hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, and countless other adventures. These very special areas protected from development offer the ability to escape the crowds of the city and encounter nature at its best - to experience the solitude and challenges of wildlands.
Thank you for your interest in the Northern Region of the US Forest Service, designated “Region 1” by the agency. Your interest in our Region and the agency is why we compiled this Year in Review – to highlight and celebrate the successes and advancement that occurred within our Region during 2012.
The Sustainable Operations Western Collective is the recipient of the 2012 U.S. Forest Service Chief's Award for Leading in the Buisiness Environment. The Sustainable Opertions Western Collective facilitates overall coordination and collaboration of Sustainable Operations practices throughout several western regions of the U.S. Forest Service. MORE...
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