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IN THE NEWS:  Latest information on Public Lands and Recreation
Forest Service announces Smokey Bear turns 65
The U.S. Forest Service is celbrating the birthday of an American
Icon "Smokey Bear"   The Smokey Bear story
Public Access to Forest Service Lands
Where recreational visitors once had relatively easy access to the
national forests and grasslands, today is not the case.  Full Story
Four Threats to the Health of the Nation's Forests and
Grasslands
The nation’s forests and grasslands face four threats: (a) fire and
fuels, (b) invasive species, (c) loss of open space, and (d)
unmanaged recreation.   Threats to the Nation's Forests
National Park Service helps campers “Leave No Trace”
The National Park Service’s (NPS) Leave No Trace video  
addresses the importance of taking a personal role in preserving
the outdoor experience for future generations.  More video info
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTERS
The United States Mint today announced the nation will honor 56
national sites through the United States Mint America the Beautiful
Quarters Program.  Full Story
Indiana DHS Releases Campfire Safety Tips
Campfires are the nation's leading cause of children's camping
injuries, and the primary catalyst for damaging forest fires.  
Campfire Safety Tips