USDA Forest Service

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[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

Pests and diseases can hide in wood and spread when firewood is moved long distances.
-Buy firewood where you’ll burn it
-Choose certified, heat‑treated firewood
-Gather onsite, where allowed
-Leave any leftover firewood
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#FirewoodMonth

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Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Berries!
Our forests provide more than wood. They are home to nutritious and flavorful berries. These wild forest products support wildlife, local communities, and healthy ecosystems.

#ForestProductsWeek

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Apart from both being tall, you might not think trees and oil & gas rigs have much in common—but you’d be wrong! Check out how we’re working with @LSUAgCenter to use cellulose from trees to protect oil & gas wells: https://t.co/yR5qkITRhO #NationalForestProductsWeek 📸: LSU

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Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Nanocellulose!
From strengthening cement to extending shelf life of food, our lab is turning forest byproducts into high-performance materials of tomorrow. #ForestProductsWeek

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Forest Service crews conduct prescribed burns to reduce the buildup of dry brush & other wildfire fuels. This active management work improves wildfire resiliency & slow future wildfire spread. Our crews plan & carry out each burn with care, under optimal weather conditions..

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

It’s #NationalForestProductsWeek! Check out how we’re bringing the Nanoscale Revolution to the forest by working with companies like @sappigroup to protect fruits from frost: https://t.co/yR5qkITRhO 📸: Sappi

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

#SharedStewardship means working together across boundaries. With this renewed agreement, USDA and Alabama #partners will continue reducing wildfire risk, improving #habitat, and expanding recreation opportunities across public and private lands. #NRCS https://t.co/bfzdn0y39w

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

It’s Forest Products Week 2026!

Over the past 10 years, we have sold approximately 3 billion board feet annually or enough timber to build 111,000 homes.

By 2028, our goal is 4 billion board feet or enough for 148,000 homes. #ForestProductsWeek

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Public-land grazing is more than turning cattle loose.
Permittees check water, repair fences, monitor vegetation, treat livestock and move cattle away from sensitive areas, sometimes visiting allotments several times each week.
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Why are leaves red? Anthocyanins!

Anthocyanins are responsible for giving leaves their dark red and purple colors. These protective plant compounds protect the tree from cold and dehydration.

Look for them on our map https://t.co/b6e2fw5E30

(FS photo by Kelly Morrissey)

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

"It is with deep sorrow that I share the tragic news that U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Kaitlyn “KK” Gallagher died in the line of duty. Our hearts are with her family, her crewmates and colleagues and everyone who knew and loved her."

-Chief Schultz

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

National forests and grasslands offer 164,000 miles of trails in nearly every state — inviting you to hike, bike, ride, and explore the beauty of your public lands.

Find your next adventure today!

(Forest Service video.)

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

Our crews begin post-fire recovery as soon as it is safe. We assess burned areas, stabilize soil, and protect water sources to help the land heal.

(Forest Service photo)

[Smokey Bear @smokey_bear]

A few outdoor habits I’ll always give top marks. ⭐

#OnlyYou can help prevent wildfires.

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

And just a heads-up: this applies to personal-use firewood. Permits are not required for small amounts you might gather for a campfire while visiting.

#FirewoodMonth

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Fuelwood permits are available year-round through our E-Permits website https://t.co/qo81DtwLXx – quick, easy, & ready whenever you are. Grab your permit before heading out & enjoy the warmth all winter long. This applies to personal-use firewood. #FirewoodMonth

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Forest Service offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment.

Stay safe, pack out what you pack in, and enjoy your big backyard!

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Perfect fall weather at Clark Lake on the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan, where sun, blue skies, clear water, and bright orange leaf colors are all putting on a show. Get out and enjoy your big backyard! https://t.co/8Vjm0z5S1H

(Forest Service photo by Shanelle Saunders)

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Connect with your neighbors and explore becoming a Firewise USA community: https://t.co/Pfp7NeWGuX. Stay prepared, stay safe! #FirePreventionWeek

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Forest Service has finalized updates to its objection process, cutting timelines by up to 73% to help deliver forest health, grazing, infrastructure & habitat projects faster. The new rule streamlines reviews, boosts efficiency & keeps public input strong. https://t.co/JNVJEXj8al