MISSION OF THE US FOREST SERVICE

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), a pivotal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1905 to manage and protect the nation’s forest reserves. Today, it oversees 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands—an area roughly the size of Texas—making it a cornerstone of America’s public land stewardship. Mission & Motto Guided […]