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'''Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE)''' is a mission area within the USDA that oversees the management and conservation of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, and water resources. NRE focuses on sustainable practices, environmental protection, and supporting rural communities through various conservation initiatives.
'''Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE)''' is a mission area within the [[Department of Agriculture|USDA]] that oversees the management and conservation of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, and water resources.  
 
NRE focuses on sustainable practices, environmental protection, and supporting rural communities through various conservation initiatives.


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usda.gov/topics/natural-resources-and-environment}}
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== Organization structure ==
== Organization structure ==
NRE includes:
NRE includes:
* '''United States Forest Service (USFS)''', managing national forests and grasslands.
* [[Forest Service|United States Forest Service]] (USFS), managing national forests and grasslands.
* '''Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)''', which works with landowners on conservation practices.
* [[Natural Resources Conservation Service]] (NRCS), which works with landowners on conservation practices.
* '''Office of Environmental Markets''', promoting market-based approaches to conservation.
* [[Office of Environmental Markets]] - promoting market-based approaches to conservation.


== List of programs ==
== List of programs ==