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About the Agency

About the Agency


Connect to us

We have nearly 30,000 employees working across the country. Find out how to contact us.

Reporter resources

Our newsroom is a reporter's gateway to national new releases, leadership speeches, congressional testimony, and other useful information.

Meet our leaders

The Forest Service structure includes the Washington Office, regions, and research stations. Meet our key agency leadership

Managing public funds

Tracking our activities through budget and performance measures provides insight into how we manage fiscal responsibilities.

Read up on our work

Our publications provide information through reports, research and more. The searchable list of publications date back to 2010.

Guiding our work

A variety of regulations and policies guide our work. The agency often seeks public comments on how we address changes to how we work.

Meet some of our employees

Faces of the Forest is a special feature that showcases our people, places and professions. 

This is Who We Are

Learn more about the Forest Service mission, purpose and value and how we are creating and sustaining a culture that is values based, purpose driven and relationship focused. 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency