Firewood banks are reducing wildfire risk & warming homes across rural America. These community-led efforts turn low-value wood into affordable, local heating—while thinning forests to lower fire fuel loads. fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/fire…

The Forest Service and NMSFA are leading the way in forest stewardship. This renewed MOU means healthier forests, safer communities, and a stronger regional economy as this powerhouse partnership continues! fs.usda.gov/about-agency/n…

Recognize this little bear?

The @Lincoln_NF passport badge features @smokey_bear, rescued from a wildfire there in 1950.
It's one of the many unique digital badges celebrating the landscapes, wildlife and history of our national forests and grasslands. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…

Searching for the debris burning essentials? 🔎 Check local burn rules before you start, bring the right tools and keep them within reach. #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires.

Protecting America’s borders means protecting America’s ranches.

Got a firsthand look at border security from the saddle alongside the dedicated men and women of @CBP Horse Patrol in Nogales, Arizona.

What happens at our border doesn’t stay at our border. Strong borders help ivestock, food supply, and agricultural economy.

From patrolling rugged terrain and national forest lands to safeguarding American agriculture, the work of CBP, @forestservice, and @USDA_APHIS is critical to protecting our land, natural resources, and communities.

Grateful to those who ride the line, serve our country, and work every day to keep America safe.

Ranchers keep America fed, and we’re working to help grazing permits holders expand their herd by opening closed allotments and team up to ensure healthier rangelands. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…

Celebrate Bat Week with us! Bats play a vital role in keeping our forests healthy. From eating crop‑damaging insects to pollinating plants and helping forests regenerate. These incredible nocturnal helpers are essential to the ecosystems we protect every day.
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Celebrate the season with our FREE pumpkin carving stencils featuring Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, & spooky bats! Download, carve, and share your creations to show your love for the forest and all who protect it.
Link to FREE stencils: fs.usda.gov/learn/coloring…

Arrow has always been fearless. He received a leg injury after a fight with Tatonka in 2019 & still walks with a limp. But that hasn’t dampened his inner spirit, which seems to be a honey badger. This year, Arrow backed down two different brown bears.
#AnanBearAwards

It's National Mule Day! We’re grateful for the hardworking mules that support the Forest Service. These sure-footed partners haul gear, assist fire crews, & help preserve true wilderness experiences where modern technology can’t reach. Thank you to every mule and handler!

What’s at Stake? Our Forests.
Firewood can harbor invasive pests that threaten trees and forests when moved to new areas. Help stop the spread: buy firewood where you burn it and leave leftover wood behind.

aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…

A Helicopter Mom "hovers" overhead & tightly controls a kid's activities. Gemini fit this mold because she rarely brought her cubs out for us to see! We understand the risk of being around other bears at a prime fishing spot, but hope we see them more next year. #AnanBearAwards

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
dontmovefirewood.org
#FirewoodMonth

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

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: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… #NationalForestProductsWeek 📸: LSU

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

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..

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: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… 📸: Sappi

#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 fs.usda.gov/about-agency/n…

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