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Recent Press Releases

Enjoy the Stars This July 4 When Celebrating at California National Forests

Release Date: June 30th, 2025

Enjoy National Forests This Memorial Day

Release Date: May 19th, 2025

Forest Service Announces Hiring of Firefighters

Release Date: April 17th, 2025
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Features

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The Heart Work – Forest Service Casualty Assistance

Employee safety is a top priority for the USDA Forest Service. But if the unexpected occurs, the agency has a program to help.Through the Forest…
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Aflutter for Monarchs

 Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) reign supreme in human enchantment — rooted in this whisp-of-a-creature’s ability to migrate great…
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Partnering Up Brings Critical Supplies to Forest Wilderness

When venturing out in the Sierra Nevada wilderness, the hum of a helicopter is probably the last sound you expect to hear in the pristine, yet rugged…
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Creative Conservation for Endangered Frogs

Conserving endangered species requires a bit of creativity. And when it comes to the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog in California, zoos, coolers…
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