Congress established the Forest Service in 1905 to provide quality water and timber for the Nations benefit. Over the years, the public has expanded the list of what they want from National Forests (and Grasslands). Congress responded by directing the Forest Service to manage national forests for additional multiple uses and benefits and for the su...
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in the United States, any of numerous forest areas set aside under federal supervision for the purposes of conserving water, timber, wildlife, fish, ... [2 related articles]
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Originally, forest reserves, established by Presidential proclamation mostly between 1891 and 1909.
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Congress established the Forest Service in 1905 to provide quality water and timber for the Nations benefit. Over the years, the public has expanded the list of what they want from National Forests (and Grasslands). Congress responded by directing the Forest Service to manage national forests for additional multiple uses and benefits and for the su...
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An area of public land designated and managed by the federal government (Forest Service) to assure an ongoing supply of natural resources. These include grazing land for livestock, minerals, timber and opportunities for recreational and scenic use.
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an area designated and managed by the Federal Government to assure an on- going supply of natural resources. These resources include grazing land for livestock, minerals, timber, and opportunities for recreational and scenic use.
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forested land owned, maintained, and preserved by the U.S. government.
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