The U.S. Forest Service is a federal agency responsible for managing national forests, including nearby Angeles National Forest. But its role extends far beyond forest management, offering a broad range of environmental and community services.

Ricky Hilstein, public information officer for the U.S. Forest Service, provides an in-depth look at the agency’s responsibilities, which include wild fire prevention, environmental protection, recreation and public access.

For more information, head on over to https://www.fs.usda.gov/.

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