Helping States and communities to wisely use the forests to promote rural economic development and a quality rural environment. Developing and providing scientific and technical knowledge aimed at improving our capability to protect, manage, and use forests and rangelands. Providing work, training, and education to the unemployed, underemployed, elderly, youth, and disadvantaged in pursuit of our mission. We are recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in caring for the land and serving people. We are a multicultural and diverse organization.
Employees work in a caring and nurturing environment where leadership is shared.
All employees are respected, accepted, and appreciated for their unique and important contribution to the mission. We are an efficient and productive organization that excels in achieving its mission. Responsibility and accountability for excellence in achieving our mission are shared by employees and partners. The American people can count on the Forest Service to perform. We use the best scientific knowledge in making decisions, and select the most appropriate technologies in the management of resources.