Tags: US Forest Service
Forest Service 10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge
by Meckenzie Helmandollar-Powell, US Forest Service The Forest Service is inviting agency employees, partners, and volunteers alike to share in the leadership of achieving sustainable National Forest System trails through implementation of the 10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge (1). The Trail Challenge was officially launched…
A Message to Existing and New Partners and Volunteers with the Forest Service
by Meckenzie Helmandollar-Powell, US Forest Service Hello valued trail partners and volunteers. The Trail Challenge is a challenge for all of us who care for and receive benefits from trails—including you—to achieve more sustainable trails. You are invited to help with any element of the…
2019 U.S. Forest Service Highlights
Trail Administration — Administered five NSTs (Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Continental Divide, and Florida), one NHT (Nez Perce), and managed portions of many others. Maintenance — Maintained and cared for approximately 6,115 miles of trail across the six NSHTs administered by the USFS in…
Vicki Christiansen appointed Interim Chief of U.S. Forest Service
By Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from USFS social media and March 9, 2018 AP article The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has recently experienced a change in leadership in the agency. The 18th Chief, Tony Tooke, announced his retirement on March 7, 2018,…
USFS announces trail maintenance priority areas, strategy, fundamentals guidebook
By Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from USDA and U.S. Forest Service news releases, websites, and publications The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) incorporates several standardized trail management concepts and tools in the administration and management of over 150,000 miles of National Forest System…
