About the Region

We create healthy, resilient landscapes on the land entrusted to us with unparalleled service, respect and dignity.

Photograph of the Regional Headquarters building surrounded by trees.

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.

The Pacific Southwest Region is commonly referred to as Region 5 (R5). More information about the Region

The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Find a Regional Forest Website

Learn more by viewing the "About the Forest" section on the website for each Pacific Southwest National Forest.

 

Video Highlights

Features

Ecological Restoration: Engaging Partners in an All Lands Approach

Region 5 Leadership Intent: Our goal for the Pacific Southwest Region is to retain and restore ecological resilience of the National Forest lands to achieve sustainable ecosystems that provide a broad range of services to humans and other organisms.


Regional Strategic Priorities

In October 2008, the Pacific Southwest Region's Leadership Team, comprised of Forest Supervisors, Regional Program Directors, and the Regional Forester, met to discuss and identify the issues of greatest importance to the Forest Service in California.

Spotlights

Job and Income Contributions for 2016

Job and income economic contributions by the National Forests in California are displayed by Program, reflecting the multiple use management responsibility of the Forest Service.

Social Media

We want to connect with people in ways that are convenient for them. People want to share what they've read or learned, so we have the social media tools to help spread the word.

 




Research and Development

The Pacific Southwest Research Station represents the research and development branch of the USDA Forest Service in the states of California and Hawaii and the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands.




https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/about-region