USDA Forest Service

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United States of America

Born February 1, 1905

USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
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Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Berries! Our forests provide more than wood. They are home to nutritious and flavorful berries. These wild forest products support wildlife, local communities, and healthy ecosystems. #ForestProductsWeek
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
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Apart from both being tall, you might not think trees and oil & gas rigs have much in common—but you’d be wrong! Check out how we’re working with @LSUAgCenter to use cellulose from trees to protect oil & gas wells: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… #NationalForestProductsWeek 📸: LSU
USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Oct 21
Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Nanocellulose! From strengthening cement to extending shelf life of food, our lab is turning forest byproducts into high-performance materials of tomorrow. #ForestProductsWeek
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Oct 20
Forest Service crews conduct prescribed burns to reduce the buildup of dry brush & other wildfire fuels. This active management work improves wildfire resiliency & slow future wildfire spread. Our crews plan & carry out each burn with care, under optimal weather conditions..
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USDA Forest Service
@forestservice
Oct 20
It’s #NationalForestProductsWeek! Check out how we’re bringing the Nanoscale Revolution to the forest by working with companies like @sappigroup to protect fruits from frost: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… 📸: Sappi