Pacific Southwest Region Publications

Our publications fall into a few broad categories: administrative, general, and research publications. Our Directives are part of the Forest Service Manual and Forest Service Handbook.

Pacific Southwest Region Histories

The Pacific Southwest Region has published four history books: a general history of the region, a history of early fire control in California, and two volumes of oral history.

  • The Lure of the Forest—ISBN: 1-59351-430-1
  • The Unmarked Trail—ISBN: 9781593514860
  • Fire in the Forest—ISBN: 1-59351-429-8
  • The Ever-Changing View—ISBN: 1-59351-428-X

These books can be found through an online search by ISBN.