Discover the southwestern prickly poppy (Argemone pleiacantha), a resilient desert beauty known for its delicate white petals and spiny foliage. Found across the arid landscapes of the Southwest, this plant thrives in tough conditions and supports pollinators like bees. The southwestern prickly poppy is important to national forests because it contributes to the biodiversity and ecological health of these areas. Learn more about this unique wildflower: https://lnkd.in/gVF6gyUy.
USDA Forest Service
Government Administration
Washington, DC 251,948 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
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- Government Administration
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- 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
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We're celebrating MLK Day with a message of hope and love. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Leader On this MLK Day, let's honor Dr. King's legacy by spreading light and love in our communities and protecting the natural beauty of our forests for all. 🌳✨ #MLKDay #Service #ForestService #LoveAndLight
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Make sure your winter camping adventure is enjoyable and safe by following these tips: https://lnkd.in/eB6mFYpx 🏕️
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On This Date in Forest Service History: The Caribou National Forest, (now the Caribou-Targhee National Forest), was established – January 15, 1907. The forest includes grazing allotments where livestock, such as cattle and sheep, are allowed to graze under permits issued by the USDA Forest Service. These grazing practices are managed to ensure that they are sustainable and do not negatively impact the natural resources and wildlife habitats within the forest. Photo 1: Range cattle in Stewart Flat. July 1941. (USDA Forest Service photo by Paul J. Bieler) Photo 2: Cows grazing on the Soda Springs Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho, June 2, 2017. (USDA Forest Service photo by Charity Parks)
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Pronounce it like a pro: oh-CO-nee National Forest. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest provides the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. Plan your visit today.
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Meet the pollen wasp (Pseudomasaris vespoides), a solitary wasp that collects nectar and pollen 🌸🪰, much like bees! This rare pollinator specializes in beardtongues (Penstemon), helping preserve endangered species like Penstemon haydenii. Pollinators are crucial for national forests as they support plant reproduction, biodiversity, and ecosystem health, ensuring the survival of many species. 🌼🦋🐝 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grPJNZAm
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UNWANTED: Feral Swine often look very similar to domestic hogs, but are generally thinner with thicker hides of coarse bristly hair and longer tusks. Because of their extensive crossbreeding, feral swine vary in color and coat pattern, including combinations of white, black, brown, and red. Piglets are often striped or spotted, but lose this coloration as they mature. Some look like pure Russian or Eurasian wild boars, while others look more like domestic pigs. COMMONLY FOUND: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. If you think you've seen signs of this pest, immediately report it to local authorities to help protect our environment. Let's work together to control their spread!
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Download FREE Forest Service maps to find trails, campgrounds, and recreation areas near you. Start your journey here: https://lnkd.in/ghSDg4PA.
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📝 Emergency Preparedness Alert! 📝 If you're new to evacuating and find yourself in an evacuation zone, this information is crucial. Be prepared with these essential 6 PRACTICAL Ps to PACK. 📌 Informational Resources for the California Wildfires: https://lnkd.in/eGW4qfM5 https://lnkd.in/guskwCW5 https://lnkd.in/g8_Ewid