Around the Forest Service - May 2024

COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANTS: Program helps local communities at the highest risk and with the most limited resources protect themselves from wildfire. fast.wistia.com/embed/channel...
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: Law enforcement is an integral part of the overall management of the National Forest System. Law enforcement personnel, line officers, and appropriate staff ensure that prevention, investigation, enforcement, and program management requirements are fully integrated into all National Forest System resource management programs. www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/lei
FOREST LEGACY GRANT AWARDS: Forest Service, States partner to conserve nearly 168,000 acres of private forestlands.
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WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT AWARDS: Forest Service is investing nearly $74 million to strengthen the wood products economy.
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OLD-GROWTH FORESTS: Mature and old-growth forests offer biological diversity, carbon sequestration, wildlife and fisheries habitat, recreation, soil productivity, water quality and aesthetic beauty. These special forests also reflect diverse tribal, spiritual, and cultural values. While often perceived to be tall trees with a large diameter - such as the giant and now rare Redwoods on the west coast - mature and old-growth forests come in all shapes and sizes and can often be abundant. www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land...