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Forest Service

American

noun

a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, created in 1905, that protects and develops the national forests and grasslands.

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The Florida Forest Service reported two major fires breaking out on Monday in Clay and Putnam counties south of Jacksonville.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“Unfortunately we have 8-10 more weeks of this,” Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The late Steers had a degree in biology, and was once a volunteer eagle counter for the Forest Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Forest Service, which manages the area, for not doing more to prevent injuries and deaths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

The Forest Service is truly an extraordinary institution.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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