In this edition of Around the Forest Service, we visit some recent July highlights.

SUPPORTING PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS At a town hall-style event at the University of Maine in Orono, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Forest Service is making $190 million available in Inflation Reduction Act funding to help private forest landowners adapt to and mitigate climate impacts to retain working forestlands. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-rele...

HONORING WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS We celebrated National Wildland Firefighter Day on July 2, to show how much we appreciate and support our wildland fire workforce. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/...

OLD-GROWTH FOREST RESILIENCY AND EXPANSION Forests held field meetings to discuss a proposed amendment to establish consistent guidance to foster resiliency and expansion of old-growth in national forests. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/...

URBAN FORESTS ARE IMPORTANT Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Dr. Homer Wilkes visits Milwaukee, WI, and other cities to highlight the importance of trees in urban communities to combat extreme heat conditions.

FIND YOUR FOREST MODE Each year during the second full week of July, the National Forest Foundation hosts National Forest Week to raise awareness of the incredible National Forest System and the benefits it provides. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/...

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO When visiting the national forests and grasslands, protect yourself and others from heat related illness. https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-be...