A fossil is evidence of past life. Paleontologists study fossils to learn about the history of life on Earth. Fossils can be traces, like footprints in stone, or the shells, bones, and teeth of ancient animals. The fossil animals shown here lived in ancient environments from thousands to hundreds of millions of years ago in areas that today are national forests and grasslands of the United States. #EarthScienceWeek
关于我们
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/
USDA Forest Service的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 政府管理
- 规模
- 超过 10,001 人
- 总部
- Washington，DC
- 类型
- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1905
- 领域
- Forestry、Recreation、Watershed、Wildlife、Fisheries、Timber、Wilderness、national forests、fire、environment、Wildfire和climate
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USDA Forest Service员工
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Randy'L Teton, a Forest Service employee and tribal citizen of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe of Fort Hall, Idaho, shares her perspective on Indigenous Peoples Day. https://lnkd.in/eFSxhs-2
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On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we recognize and honor the enduring cultures, contributions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples Day is a national observance recognized annually in recent years by a Presidential proclamation. This day serves as a reminder of the important role Indigenous communities play in shaping our shared history and future. We are committed to continuing to work toward mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration with Indigenous nations.
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On This Date in Forest Service History: The Angelina National Forest was established, October 13, 1936. Photo 1, Beautiful open longleaf pole stand of second-growth on the Angelina National Forest. September 1950. (USDA Forest Service photo by Daniel O. Todd) Photo 2, Longleaf Pine on the Angelina National Forest, Texas. October 24, 2023. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres)
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African American Contributions to the Forest Service is a podcast highlighting Black employees who through their lives of service became leaders in civil rights and champions of equity. This month we are featuring USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Listen to his story and other stories in this series. https://ow.ly/EN9750TJBT9
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Invasive species don’t respect boundary lines or management jurisdictions, and they pose a serious threat to our natural landscapes. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are supporting efforts around the nation to tackle the threat: https://lnkd.in/ggcQJbqw
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#ThrowbackThursday to 1917 in Superior National Forest. Pictured here is a Ford speeder used by Virginia & Rainy Lake Co. on their logging Railroad. In the vechicle are John McLaren, District office, and J.H. Gillmore, General Superintendent of the Railroad. (USDA Forest Service photo by W.I. Hutchinson) #TBT
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Pronounce it like a pro: Al-luh-GAIN-ee National Forest Established in 1923, the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania is called "The Land of Many Uses." The slogan represents the forest's vision of a healthy, working forest that provides a variety of benefits in a sustainable way for future generations. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g6HNVuUQ.
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Join the Forest Service at 12 EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 9 for our webinar "Foundations of Assisted Migration." The webinar is hosted by the agency's Northern Research Station. Assisted migration is the selection and relocation of non-local seed sources to areas better suited to future climate conditions. The practice is emerging as a climate adaptation solution. Forest Service scientists will discuss the basics of assisted migration, address concerns, and overview multiple facets of assisted migration and a path forward for future research and implementation. Learn more and register online at: https://lnkd.in/g7Mp9jki
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Smokey Bear’s message of Only You Can Prevent Wildfires is as important in Fall as any time of the year. To drive home this point the USDA Forest Service has put together a fun and educational 4-part series called Smokey Bear Live. Read more about it at https://lnkd.in/gxmRGZEW
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