U.S. Forest Service

Arizona National Forests Close Many Recreation and Developed Sites

By • Mar 25, 2020
Courtesy

Multiple national forests in Arizona have closed recreation sites and other developed areas because of the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. Forest Service, NAU To Treat And Study Insects That Threaten Aspen Stands

By KNAU Staff • Mar 13, 2020
britannica.com

The Kaibab National Forest is joining Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Elk Society to spray treat aspen stands infested with a tiny insect that threatens the iconic tree species. They’ll be working with USDA Forest Service Forest Health Protection on the project.

U.S. Forest Service Approves Replacement Of Ski Lift At Arizona Snowbowl

By Associated Press • Mar 9, 2020
visitphoenix.com

The U.S. Forest Service has given final approval to a project to replace and upgrade a ski lift at the Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff.

Charges Accuse Forest Service Worker In Arizona Of Smuggling Migrants

By • Mar 3, 2020
David McNew/Getty Images

A U.S. Forest Service employee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of smuggling immigrants who were in the country illegally. 

Tusayan Council Submits Road Easement Proposal To Forest Service For Development

By • Feb 10, 2020
Ryan Heinsius / KNAU

The Tusayan Town Council for the second time in recent years has submitted a road and utility easement plan to the Kaibab National Forest. If approved, the draft proposal could eventually open the door for a large development project near Grand Canyon National Park. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports.


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