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Spotlight

Capitol Holiday Tree

The Commonwealth of Virginia has been given the honor of providing the 2004 Capitol Holiday Tree with participation from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

On its way to Washington, the tree will be taken to 33 communities around the state. Its journey will end on the Capitol lawn Nov. 29th. more »

Wild Turkey Hunting

While hunting provides one of the safest ways to enjoy the outdoors, and turkey hunting is one of the safest forms of hunting, it only takes a second for a delightful trip to turn into tragedy if the proper safety rules are not followed. more »

Public lands are special places. Please take the time to learn how to Tread Lightly! with your vehicles and other recreation activities. Our public forests provide us with a healthy alternative to modern entertainment; to keep our public lands and forests healthy for years to come, when camping or simply spending a day in the woods, learn how you can Leave No Trace.

Outdoor Journey: Glacier to Lolo Pass

The wilderness area of the northern Rockies is one of the most pristine and magnificent landscapes in America. From Glacier National park to Lolo Pass, explore the region's diversity and the conservation efforts of the U.S. Forest Service over the last hundred years. Join Margaret Gorski, The Forest Service's Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Coordinator, on a week long tour of historic sites and the beautiful landscapes that tell the tale of 100 years of US conservation history in the lands explored by Lewis and Clark. Please download the itinerary for more information. more »

Quick Facts

Scientists at the Forest Products Laboratory partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to develop an adhesive that wouldn’t gum up recycling equipment. The result is the adhesive now found on ‘lickless’ stamps. This innovation allows 20 million more tons of waste paper to be recycled in the U.S. annually. To learn more about this leading wood research institute, visit the Forest Products Laboratory website.

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As you leave our site, a pop-up window may ask you to complete a survey that will help us improve the Forest Service website. The survey gathers no personal information about you. We hope you will take time to respond! more »

Forest Service News

Volcano Cam Current Mount St. Helens news & information more  »

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• Forest Service Chief Names New Director To Lead Fire And Aviation Program (Nov. 10)

Healthy Forests Initiative

For more information on the Healthy Forests Initiative visit www.healthyforests.gov. more »

Centennial

Help Celebrate the Forest Service 100th Anniversary in 2005! Learn more about the Centennial event and related activities. more  »

Four Threats

Chief Dale Bosworth identified Four Threats facing our nation’s forests and grasslands. They are: (1) fire and fuels, (2) invasive species, (3) loss of open space, and (4) unmanaged recreation. To learn more visit the Four Threats section of our website. more »

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