Forest Management
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Hiring at the 2016 Annual Society of American Foresters (SAF) Convention
2016 Collaborative Restoration Workshop
Over 300 restoration practitioners shared the latest in collaborative restoration. Read the workshop summary report…
Forest Management Map Viewer and Data Dashboard
Nurseries and Seed Extractories
Growing seedlings for the future. Read more….
Forest Products and Timber Sale Accomplishment Reports
View Forest Products Cut and Sold Reports and Periodic Timber Sale Accomplishment Reports (PTSAR).
Managing the Forest
The Forest Service stewards an impressive portfolio of landscapes across 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands in the public trust. The agency’s top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of current and future generations. Forest management focuses on managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing hazards, and maintaining forest health.
Vegetation Management
Successful vegetation management ensures that our National Forests are conserved, restored, and made more resilient to climate change while enhancing our water resources. Read more…
Forest Products
Forest products include materials derived from a forest for commercial use such as lumber and paper, and also "special forest products" such as medicinal herbs, fungi, edible fruits and nuts, and other natural products. Read more…