NATIONAL FORESTS
CHERISH AND ENJOY AMERICA'S GREAT OUTDOORS
America's national forests and grasslands offer the single largest source of outdoor recreation opportunities in the United States. From downhill skiing, whitewater rafting and rock climbing to camping, fishing and quiet recreation, our forests have got you covered!
National Forests cover from the ice fields of Alaska to the tropical rainforest of Puerto Rico, these 193 million acres belong to Americans, and their management and care have been entrusted to the United States Forest Service (USFS) and their Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service is a multi-faceted agency that cooperates with State and local governments, forest industries and other private landowners to manage and protect 154 national forests and 20 grasslands in 43 states and Puerto Rico.
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL FOREST REGIONS
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MANAGING THE FORESTS AND ITS PRODUCTS
The USFS supports American landscapes across 193 million acres of National Forests and Grasslands. Entrusted by the general public, the U.S Forest Service top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of forests across America to meet current and future generation needs.
The Forest Management emphasis is to manage the lands vegetation, while restoring ecosystems, reducing as many hazards as possible and maintaining overall forest health.
Forest products are materials derived from forests for commercial use such as lumber and paper. Other products extracted from trees are medicinal herbs, fungi, edible fruits and nuts and other all-natural products.
REFORESTATION EFFORTS IN NATIONAL FORESTS
One Tree Planted is actively working with USFS as one of its official reforestation partners to restore and create resilient forest ecosystems on public lands from coast to coast in National Parks in the US.
All of our USFS projects have incredible and diverse impacts on the environment. Regardless of where your trees are planted, communities across the U.S., the environment, and the climate will all benefit. One Tree Planted is proud to be recognized as an official reforestation parter with the United States Forest Service where we have committed to plant trees in all 9 regions of National Forests. Through our reforestation efforts, National Forests can continue to thrive as we support wildlife, wildfire recovery, and watershed restoration.
