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United States Forest Service Links

The U.S. Forest Service is a gigantic agency and so is its internet presence. Here are direct links to the most popular destinations...
National Forests in the United States
There are 155 national forests. Each forest is composed of several ranger districts. The person in charge of a national forest is called the forest supervisor. The district rangers from the districts within a forest work for the forest supervisor. The headquarters of a national forest is called the supervisor's office. This level coordinates activities between districts, allocates the budget, and…
Review: The Fiddlin' Foresters - In The Long Run
Review of The Fiddlin' Foresters first CD, In The Long Run, is a U.S. Forest Service outreach group of musicians who are known as their "official old-time string band".
About Links to Federal Forests
A quick way to find your National Forest - listed by state...
Forest Fire Information
You can find fire information, fire reporting systems, fire models, and links to some of the best forest fire sites on the Internet.
Forest Fun
If you need to know where to have fun on a National Forest this is the place to go.   Find were to hike, camp, volunteer for service, and participate in all forms of forest recreation on your nearest National Forest.
Forest Service Manual and Handbooks
You will find out policy, practice, and procedures of the U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service News
News releases, speeches, special issues, testimony and reports to Congress, as issued and prepared by the USFS.
Jobs in a National Forest
Find out how to get a job with the U.S. Forest Service.
Land Areas of the National Forest System
A complete listing of lands managed by the USFS with acres by state, region, congressional district, county and more...
Maps and Mapping the National Forest
Find most maps of the National Forests and wilderness areas.  Also you will find forest land distribution data of the United States.
Meet the Forest Service
Find out about the U.S. Forest Service and their Chief.
National Forest Museum
Find out the history of the U.S. Forest Service.
National Forest Finder
Find your favorite National Forest.
National Forest Research
Check out forestry research being done by the U.S. Forest Service.
Publications
Find most publications put out by the U.S. Forest Service.
State and Private Forestry
Find out how the U.S. Forest Service is helping both urban and rural communities.
The USFS Southern Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Southern Forest.
The USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Rocky Mountain Forest.
The USFS Northcentral Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Northcentral Forest.
The USFS Northeast Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Northeast Forest.
The USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Southwest Forest.
The USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station
The USFS Research Station assigned to understanding and managing the Northwest Forest.
Timber Management from USFS
Find data on the National Forest timber harvest here.
U.S. Forest Service Home
Here is where it all begins.....
Volunteer to Work with the National Forest System
The National Forest System deals with many diverse groups.  Here are a few.
Washington Connection
This page will help you contact departments within the U.S. Forest Service located at the Washington, D.C. Headquarters...

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