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Rivers and Trails Connect People to the Outdoors

October 04, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law two landmark pieces of legislation: the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the National Trails System Act.

Forestry Recreation

Using Energy from the Sun to Dry Pomace

September 11, 2018 Sandra Avant, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Research Service

Pomace, the heavy puree left over after fruits and vegetables are juiced and processed, is used mostly as a feed additive for livestock. The rest of the wet puree is discarded in landfills.

Energy Research and Science

Forest Service Trails are Where Adventures Begin

July 20, 2018 Larry Moore, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

Journeys can lead us to destinations of breathtaking beauty, test our courage, and challenge the limits of our endurance. It all starts with your first step on a wilderness trail. The USDA Forest Service offers lots of opportunities for this type of adventure.

Forestry Recreation

The Many Benefits of Energy Development on Forest Service Lands

May 21, 2018 Carmel Walters, Minerals and Geology Management, USDA Forest Service

When you think of energy and mineral production, you don’t normally think about the USDA Forest Service. Green mountainsides, birch tree canopies, or pine-lined roadways may come to mind.

Forestry Energy