Milwaukee / Wisconsin / United States
The USDA Forest Service, established in 1905, is an agency of the Department of Agriculture. It manages public lands in national forests and grasslands on more than 150 million acres. Its international programs promote forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally. The program has three main staff units, including technical cooperation, policy and disaster assistance support program. Its fire and aviation management department help in fire management and suppression. The Forest Service offers many recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping and birding. Its video library has a free-loan lending library system. Its state and private forestry programs bring forest management assistance and expertise to landowners, including small woodlot, tribal, state and federal, through cost-effective and nonregulatory partnerships. USDA Forest Service is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has more than nine regional offices, including one in Milwaukee.
