A description of Forest Service programs and responsibilities

Abstract

This document describes the programs and responsibilities of the Forest Service, including research, cooperative programs, and management of the National Forest System. These program affect almost all forest lands in the United States, including timberlands, woodlands, brushlands, grasslands, alpine areas, rangelands, and associated waters. These lands total 1.6 billion acres, or about 70% of the total land area of the United States. Forest Service activities are also concerned with the management of trees, forests, and associated resource in and near urban areas. Forest research and cooperative programs include substantial efforts to develop and apply new technology in products utilization and to provide help to wood-using industries and consumers who use forest products.

Citation

USDA Forest Service. 1989. A description of Forest Service programs and responsibilities. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-GTR-176. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 44 p.