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{{Organization | |||
|OrganizationName=United States Forest Service (USFS) | |||
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization) | |||
|Mission=To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. It manages public lands for multiple uses, including conservation, recreation, timber, and wildlife habitat, while also ensuring the protection of these resources. | |||
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of Agriculture | |||
|CreationLegislation=Organic Administration Act of 1897; Transfer Act of 1905 | |||
|Employees=30000 | |||
|Budget=Approximately $8.4 billion (fiscal year 2024) | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Chief | |||
|Services=National forest management; wildfire management; recreation opportunities; conservation and restoration projects; research and education | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.88784, -77.02999 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 | |||
|Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov | |||
}} | |||
{{Short description|Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture}} | {{Short description|Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture}} | ||
{{About|a division of the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]}} | {{About|a division of the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]}} | ||
{{Redirect|USFS|4=the other U.S. Government branch|5=United States Foreign Service}} | {{Redirect|USFS|4=the other U.S. Government branch|5=United States Foreign Service}} | ||
{{Infobox government agency | {{Infobox government agency | ||
| agency_name = United States Forest Service | | agency_name = United States Forest Service | ||