Forest Service

American  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

“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 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

“Once the Forest Service got involved, they had more than just a starvation issue,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

So he posted about the incident online, which he said led to numerous people alerting the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Forest Service roads are often not included, and, if included, they’re inconsistently identified.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson