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forestservice

  1. June is #NationalSafetyMonth! Use these tips from @NSCsafety to stay sun-safe in your #nationalforests. ow.ly/biIc2 #nsm
  2. Saturday is #NationalTrailsDay! Which #nationaltrails will we find you #hiking and #biking? #ForestFriday
  3. Trust leads to mutual benefits in restoration projects. clearwaterbasincollaborative.org/?p=485
  4. My Neighborhood Forest Photo Contest -- There's still time to submit your photo and win! urbanforest.challenge.gov
  5. Forest Service Chief Pitches in to Help Plant Trees tinyurl.com/7ftwej2 twitter.com/forestservice/…
  6. VIDEO: Wanted: Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl for gig in Bend, Ore. youtube.com/watch?v=NF3rqP…
  7. Private campgrounds not always the best value for outdoors lovers shar.es/q7nzp via @sharethis
  8. FS Fact: The United States generates and consumes more wood products than any other nation.
  9. FS Fact: 9 out of 10 #wildfires are preventable, which means nine out of ten wildfires are caused by people from carelessness.
  10. FS Fact: The USDA @ForestService manages land along 4,400 miles of Wild and #Scenic #Rivers.
  11. Your 193 million acres of #nationalforests and #grasslands are waiting for you. Find one at: tinyurl.com/b6n7zr twitter.com/forestservice/…
  12. It's almost #MemorialDay! Where will you be #camping this holiday weekend? #ForestFriday
  13. Grazing Partners Play Vital Role in Nebraska Rangelands Conservation tinyurl.com/79tthah
  14. Someone to look up to! US Forest Service Presents Prestigious Award to 88 Year-Old Environmental Leader: tinyurl.com/bnpsm54
  15. FS Fact: In 2010, national forests attracted more than 170 million annual visitors!
  16. FS Fact: Forest Service research on broken bats helps improve their design which makes the game safer for players and fans.
  17. FS Fact: The Forest Service partnership with Major League Baseball resulted in a 50% reduction in the number of bats broken during play.