The U.S. Forest Service is part of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), overseeing national forests and grasslands.

Under the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Forest Service is in charge of overseeing national forests and grasslands throughout the country. Its goals include maintaining and safeguarding forest resources, preserving watersheds, encouraging sustainable timber harvesting, and assisting with leisure activities. The Forest Service is essential to preserving forest health, averting wildfires, and promoting biodiversity. To ensure that forests are viable for future generations, the U.S. Forest Service strives to strike a balance between ecological sustainability and economic and recreational advantages by collaborating with local communities and other federal agencies.