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The U.S. Forest Service manages 154 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 1 national prairie that offer stunning views and diverse wildlife habitats.
From eastern forests with brilliant fall foliage to old-growth forests in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to rolling prairies, these are just a sampling of the diverse habitats in the National Forest System.
Over 450 threatened and endangered species exist on these lands, including the Canada Lynx who slinks silently through dense forests, the Marbled Murrelet flying back and forth from giant trees to the Pacific Ocean, and the Back-Footed Ferret who makes its home in prairie dog colonies.
The Forest Service manages their home range yet is mandated to allow logging, mining, fracking, livestock grazing and other activities harmful to wildlife.
We need to apply constant pressure on the Forest Service to make sure wildlife doesn’t come second to the exploitation of natural resources on our national forests and grasslands.
Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.
Defenders Of Wildlife
