Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) grows best in areas with cool temperatures and abundant moisture, on a wide range of soils that originated via glaciation. Balsam fir is also referred to as balsam, Canadian balsam, or eastern fir. Wildlife rely extensively on this tree for food and shelter. Moose, for example, feed on balsam fir during winter. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxcKMjCF.
USDA Forest Service
Government Administration
Washington, DC 253,823 followers
Caring for the land and serving people.
About us
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch. The mission of the 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." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/
External link for USDA Forest Service
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1905
- Specialties
- Forestry, Recreation, Watershed, Wildlife, Fisheries, Timber, Wilderness, national forests, fire, environment, Wildfire, and climate
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1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20227, US
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3900 Masthead NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109, US
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201 14th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024, US
Employees at USDA Forest Service
Updates
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The Chugach National Forest, located in south-central Alaska, is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including mammals, birds, fish, and marine life. The forest's diverse habitats, ranging from coastal inlets to alpine meadows, provide a rich environment for these species to thrive. Whether you're hiking, camping, or just enjoying the scenery, you're likely to encounter some of these fascinating creatures.
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Whether you're into hiking, camping, or just exploring nature, 🚨FREE downloadable Forest Service maps🚨 have you covered. Plan your visit to America’s great outdoors: https://lnkd.in/ghSDg4PA.
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An air drop of planting stock occurs for the Cook Mountain Reforestation Project. Pictured is a DC-3 aircraft from Johnson Flying Service, Missoula, MT in Oct. 1965. (USDA Forest Service photo by Lawrence J. Whelan) #TBT
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No. It’s not an abstract art installation. A specialized tumbler machine, designed by Forest Products Laboratory engineers, tested wooden packing crate durability during World War II. #TBT (USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory archives)
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#ForestProductsLaboratory Director Cynthia West and Research Assistant Director Ken Zwick will be speaking in just a few minutes at the 101st USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum panel discussion on “Sustainable Packaging Solutions". Follow the link to listen in virtually https://lnkd.in/eFqrj9wB.
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We're excited to welcome our 21st Chief of the USDA Forest Service, Tom Schultz! U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the selection after Chief Randy Moore announced his retirement this week. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g_vVbMJQ
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