Honoring George Nelson Semmens
We are grateful for George’s lifetime of service to our forests, for his generosity to the NFF, and for the example he sets.
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U.S. Forest Service Bookmark from 1937 Features Lasting Values
Our tree planting partner, Atlas Services LLC, recently shared a bookmark printed in 1937 that they acquired.
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The National Museum of Forest Service History: Go Discover our Country’s Conservation Story
Learn more about the National Museum of Forest Service History.
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Five Things You Might Not Know About the Capitol Christmas Tree
Beginning in 1970, the U.S. Forest Service has provided a tree to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the holiday season. Learn more about this unique and festive tradition.
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Honoring George Nelson Semmens
We are grateful for George’s lifetime of service to our forests, for his generosity to the NFF, and for the example he sets.
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Relationship Status: NFF and the USDA Forest Service
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and the USDA Forest Service work toward a common goal: properly care for the National Forests and encourage Americans to experience their public lands.
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NFF Supports Wetland Restoration Project in New Mexico
Learn more about the NFF's work on the Comanche Creek watershed with Trout Unlimited in Northern New Mexico.
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NFF Supports Fuels Reduction and Young Adult Conservation Experience in Arizona
Between May and September of 2017, American Conservation Experience (ACE) partnered with the City of Flagstaff, Arizona and Coconino National Forest to perform 110 acres of hazardous fuels treatment activities in Dry Lake Hills for the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project.
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Forest Stewards Youth Crew Works to Improve Recreation Connectivity on the Santa Fe National Forest
With support from the NFF's Matching Awards Program, youth from rural New Mexico communities spent time giving back on their local National Forest.
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Partners Create a New Bike-Friendly Trail Following Wildfire on the Sawtooth National Forest
The NFF worked with the Forest Service on the Sawtooth National Forest to rebuild a mountain biking trail after the 2013 Beaver Creek wildfire.
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A Paddler’s Guide to Leaving No Trace
There are few things out there as memorable or rewarding as an overnight river trip. It doesn't matter the river type—whether it's full of technical rapids or deep, languid flat water—there's just something about paddling to a campsite that can't be beaten. But of course with all good things, it pays to be diligent and responsible in order to keep them good. So, here are some simple ways to minimize your impacts while paddling, so that you (and others) can enjoy these natural places for many more trips to come.
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Ten of the Best Places to Paddle on National Forests
In 2013, we posted a blog called “14 Best Places to Canoe and Kayak on National Forests.” Two years later, it’s still one of our most popular blogs. We thought we should add a few gems we missed and highlight some of the other best places to paddle on our National Forests.
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Fourteen Best Places to Canoe and Kayak on National Forests
With hundreds of miles of designated Wild and Scenic Rivers on our National Forests, not to mention stunning lakes, you don't need to look too far for a great paddle experience near you.
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Exploring a Classic Backpacking Route in the Sipsey Wilderness
The first time I hiked in the Sipsey Wilderness I felt like I’d wandered into some strange oasis. With deep canyons, high waterfalls, and forests of hemlocks and mountain laurel, the Sipsey seems out of place in north Alabama. It’s as if, by some miracle, a 25,000-acre chunk of North Georgia was transported 190 miles to the West.
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Eight of My Favorite Wilderness Areas in California
Travel in California and you will experience diverse Wilderness areas spanning coast to alpine and desert to montane. There are 149 wilderness areas in California ranging in size from six acres to 3.1 million. They cover nearly 15 million acres—roughly 15 percent of the state.
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Wilderness 101
Today the National Wilderness Preservation System contains nearly 110 million acres of lands enjoyed by all Americans. These wilderness lands all exist within our National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges and Bureau of Land Management Lands.
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10 Pacific Northwest Wilderness Areas for Those Seeking Solitude
If you have spent time in the Pacific Northwest and are a nature lover, then chances are, you have been in or heard of the popular wilderness areas within the National Forest system.
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Gliding Through Appalachian National Forests
These nocturnal flying squirrels soar among the trees of high elevation forests, though they don’t actually fly. Instead, they glide by unfurling their furred-skin folds into a square and using their tail as a rudder.
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Reforesting Canada Lynx Habitat
Wildlife everywhere needs room to roam and our National Forests provide rich and diverse landscapes across the U.S. The Canada lynx is just one example of the different kinds of unique wildlife that can be found across our forests.
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Tree Planting in East Texas Black Bear Habitat
Black bears can survive in many habitat types, from low deserts to mountainous forests, while Louisiana black bears thrive in hardwood forests, bottomland, and other wetland habitats.
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Our Forests, Their Home: Replanting for Wildlife
Within our forests, you can find more than 3,000 species of fish and wildlife, including more than 400 federally listed threatened and endangered species.
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Fall Color Begins in the Spring
Learn more about how weather conditions prior earlier in the year can affect the brilliant colors we see in the fall.
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Citizen Science 101
If you’re tuned into the conservation community, you might have heard the term citizen science. But what exactly is citizen science?
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Women Forged by Fire: Lacey England
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series
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Women Forged by Fire: Shelly Allen
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series
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Women Forged by Fire: Sara Knapp
This post is part of a series that is a companion to the feature article in Your National Forests Summer/Fall 2017. Get to know the women featured in the article a bit more through this series.
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