U.S. Forest Service
@usfs.bsky.social
Keeping trees large and game down since 1876. National FORESTS 🌳 not parks
Mainly a parody account to make rangers laugh, but you see the state of the world
Mainly a parody account to make rangers laugh, but you see the state of the world
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Good news.. they are coming back to work, not admin leave. They are getting backpay for the time off.
Efficiency check: how many GS-fantastics does it take to bring back 400 employees? We could probably pay all of them a whole year with all this “coordination.”
Efficiency check: how many GS-fantastics does it take to bring back 400 employees? We could probably pay all of them a whole year with all this “coordination.”
March 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Good news.. they are coming back to work, not admin leave. They are getting backpay for the time off.
Efficiency check: how many GS-fantastics does it take to bring back 400 employees? We could probably pay all of them a whole year with all this “coordination.”
Efficiency check: how many GS-fantastics does it take to bring back 400 employees? We could probably pay all of them a whole year with all this “coordination.”
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I am not a government efficiency expert, but firing thousands of forestry workers and withholding funds for equipment used to prevent forest fires seems like a bad idea
Wildfire season is coming, and training firefighters takes time
I'm not sure Canada and Mexico will help us this time around
Wildfire season is coming, and training firefighters takes time
I'm not sure Canada and Mexico will help us this time around
Forest Service Layoffs and Frozen Funds Increase the Risk From Wildfires
The Trump administration’s decision to fire 3,400 workers and pause funds used for wildfire prevention comes as wildfires are growing more dangerous and frequent.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I am not a government efficiency expert, but firing thousands of forestry workers and withholding funds for equipment used to prevent forest fires seems like a bad idea
Wildfire season is coming, and training firefighters takes time
I'm not sure Canada and Mexico will help us this time around
Wildfire season is coming, and training firefighters takes time
I'm not sure Canada and Mexico will help us this time around
You don’t hate us when we call an ambulance to save your life, put out wildfires before they reach your home, rescue your lost kid, keep your water clean, or build the trails you love. But now they want to defund us? No rangers, no rescue, no wildfire response. Think about that.
February 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
You don’t hate us when we call an ambulance to save your life, put out wildfires before they reach your home, rescue your lost kid, keep your water clean, or build the trails you love. But now they want to defund us? No rangers, no rescue, no wildfire response. Think about that.
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My first job out of grad school was with @usfs.bsky.social. The people I worked for were extraordinary. Smart, hard working and dedicated to protecting our coastal environments. Places that happen to generate 100s of billions dollars and millions of jobs, amongst much more. #defendusfs
My first job out of grad school was with @noaa.gov The people I worked for were extraordinary. Smart, hard working and dedicated to protecting our coastal environments. Places that happen to generate 100s of billions dollars and millions of jobs, amongst much more. #defendnoaa
February 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My first job out of grad school was with @usfs.bsky.social. The people I worked for were extraordinary. Smart, hard working and dedicated to protecting our coastal environments. Places that happen to generate 100s of billions dollars and millions of jobs, amongst much more. #defendusfs
The guardians of the forest, its wildlife, and our planet’s future don’t back down easily. I do this for the children, the next wilderness explorers 🦌, while others fight for something even greater. Stay strong Rangers. Nature stands as one — it doesn’t see different trees, only a thriving forest 🌳⛰️
February 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The guardians of the forest, its wildlife, and our planet’s future don’t back down easily. I do this for the children, the next wilderness explorers 🦌, while others fight for something even greater. Stay strong Rangers. Nature stands as one — it doesn’t see different trees, only a thriving forest 🌳⛰️
Please don’t be startled if you approach a gatehouse and a deer is working 🦌. We’ve had some budget cuts recently & they’ve agreed to 9am-5pm (with grazing time) in exchange for us leaving the space heaters on. Yes it may be far fetched and take longer, but they hoof-printed the employee agreement 🤷🏼♂️
February 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Please don’t be startled if you approach a gatehouse and a deer is working 🦌. We’ve had some budget cuts recently & they’ve agreed to 9am-5pm (with grazing time) in exchange for us leaving the space heaters on. Yes it may be far fetched and take longer, but they hoof-printed the employee agreement 🤷🏼♂️
We’ve been told to “deal with the woke bears.” Our Rangers kindly asked the bears to stop being bisexual, but one unfortunate event led to multiple lovers showing up and mauling Sr. Ranger Richard Girthbrooks, known by his code name “Hardwood”.
Prayers for Hardwood’s speedy recovery 💚🌳
Prayers for Hardwood’s speedy recovery 💚🌳
February 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We’ve been told to “deal with the woke bears.” Our Rangers kindly asked the bears to stop being bisexual, but one unfortunate event led to multiple lovers showing up and mauling Sr. Ranger Richard Girthbrooks, known by his code name “Hardwood”.
Prayers for Hardwood’s speedy recovery 💚🌳
Prayers for Hardwood’s speedy recovery 💚🌳
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WAIT! they don't love you like i love you
December 17, 2024 at 3:10 AM
WAIT! they don't love you like i love you
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#FoxOfTheDay 🦊
Red fox 🦊 says Do you really love me?
Credit: brianvenghousphotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Fox
Red fox 🦊 says Do you really love me?
Credit: brianvenghousphotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Fox
December 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
#FoxOfTheDay 🦊
Red fox 🦊 says Do you really love me?
Credit: brianvenghousphotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Fox
Red fox 🦊 says Do you really love me?
Credit: brianvenghousphotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Fox
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“What are we doing again?”
“Birdwatching.”
“How does this work?”
“First, we look for a bird.”
“And we eat it.”
“No, we take a picture of it.”
“Then we eat it?”
“No, we write down the name of it.”
“And then can we finally eat it?”
“We don’t eat the bird, Gerald.”
“This is stupid.”
“Birdwatching.”
“How does this work?”
“First, we look for a bird.”
“And we eat it.”
“No, we take a picture of it.”
“Then we eat it?”
“No, we write down the name of it.”
“And then can we finally eat it?”
“We don’t eat the bird, Gerald.”
“This is stupid.”
December 17, 2024 at 4:51 PM
“What are we doing again?”
“Birdwatching.”
“How does this work?”
“First, we look for a bird.”
“And we eat it.”
“No, we take a picture of it.”
“Then we eat it?”
“No, we write down the name of it.”
“And then can we finally eat it?”
“We don’t eat the bird, Gerald.”
“This is stupid.”
“Birdwatching.”
“How does this work?”
“First, we look for a bird.”
“And we eat it.”
“No, we take a picture of it.”
“Then we eat it?”
“No, we write down the name of it.”
“And then can we finally eat it?”
“We don’t eat the bird, Gerald.”
“This is stupid.”
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"Okay, beautiful. Now make a funny face!"
#mammals #nature #wildlife 📷
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#mammals #nature #wildlife 📷
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November 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
"Okay, beautiful. Now make a funny face!"
#mammals #nature #wildlife 📷
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#mammals #nature #wildlife 📷
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Taking photos of orcas wearing salmon hats?
Call that shooting fish in apparel.
Call that shooting fish in apparel.
November 27, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Taking photos of orcas wearing salmon hats?
Call that shooting fish in apparel.
Call that shooting fish in apparel.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
This year, we’re thankful for:
Hikers who don’t leave mystery leftovers on the trails.
Campers who actually put out their fires and not just their vibes.
That one guy who didn’t try to wrestle a moose this year.
#Grateful #ForestFriends #LeaveNoCranberrySauceBehind
This year, we’re thankful for:
Hikers who don’t leave mystery leftovers on the trails.
Campers who actually put out their fires and not just their vibes.
That one guy who didn’t try to wrestle a moose this year.
#Grateful #ForestFriends #LeaveNoCranberrySauceBehind
November 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
This year, we’re thankful for:
Hikers who don’t leave mystery leftovers on the trails.
Campers who actually put out their fires and not just their vibes.
That one guy who didn’t try to wrestle a moose this year.
#Grateful #ForestFriends #LeaveNoCranberrySauceBehind
This year, we’re thankful for:
Hikers who don’t leave mystery leftovers on the trails.
Campers who actually put out their fires and not just their vibes.
That one guy who didn’t try to wrestle a moose this year.
#Grateful #ForestFriends #LeaveNoCranberrySauceBehind
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Orcas have started wearing dead salmon as hats again, just fyi
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, After A 37-Year Break
In 1987, there was a strange trend amongst killer whales. Recent sightings show it's back in fashion.
www.iflscience.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Orcas have started wearing dead salmon as hats again, just fyi
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
www.iflscience.com/wearing-a-sa...
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Gettin jiggy with it this morning, anyone with me? [Yes, I have had coffee...maybe quite a bit of coffee]
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Gettin jiggy with it this morning, anyone with me? [Yes, I have had coffee...maybe quite a bit of coffee]
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Nature has funny ways of saying “not edible “
November 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Nature has funny ways of saying “not edible “
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November 25, 2024 at 2:07 PM
The pitch to CBS didn’t work out, but we will continue to prep the bears just in case 🐻 #SurvivorPicnicEdition
November 25, 2024 at 9:05 PM
The pitch to CBS didn’t work out, but we will continue to prep the bears just in case 🐻 #SurvivorPicnicEdition
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Me when Netflix asks “Are you still watching?”
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
November 25, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Me when Netflix asks “Are you still watching?”
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
(Northern Saw-whet Owl)
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smoking in the broken household appliance national forest
November 18, 2024 at 1:06 AM
smoking in the broken household appliance national forest