With 154 national forests spanning 42 states, there is always a “backyard forest” ready for you to explore. Whether you want to hike, camp or simply unwind in nature, these incredible landscapes are closer than you think! | U.S. Forest Service

Forests provide drinking water to over 150 million people in the United States. Yet land use and water demand are changing. That's why we updated Forests to Faucets, which maps connections between forests and surface drinking water supply. This update incorporates threats from climate change and changes in land use, and what effects these changes will have on the future of our nation's water supply. https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs_media/fs_document/Forests-to-Faucets-2_0.pdf | U.S

2.9K views · 40 reactions | Through the Forest Legacy Program, we are supporting states and private landowners as they work to keep forests as forests. In Maine, the nation’s most forested state, we have helped the state conserve 750,000 acres since 1990. | U.S. Forest Service | Facebook

Want to work for nature on your national forests and grasslands? Learn all about the many job opportunities available with the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service as well as tips for applying successfully. | U.S. Forest Service

5.7K views · 73 reactions | Through the Forest Legacy Program, we are partnering with states, private landowners, and non-profit organizations to ensure future generations will enjoy all the benefits that forest provide. | U.S. Forest Service | Facebook