Groovy 1970s Woodsy Owl: A Charming Retro PSA Adventure!

Woodsy Owl, the beloved conservation mascot, stands front and center, ready to spread his timeless message of giving a hoot! 🦉

#woodsyowl #psanostalgia #1970s #giveahootdontpollute #usforestservice #retrocommercial #vintageads #environmentalism #mascots #cartooncharacter #bicylingkids #summerfun #childhoodmemories #collectibles #naturelover #groovy70s #woodsyowlpsa #outdoors

Can USDA grants punch above their weight? 💸 Will Rwanda’s model spark a carbon credit reset? 🌱 #Rwanda #USForestService #Verra #CarbonMarkets

https://groundtruth.app/rwandas-carbon-credits-quebecs-fires-usda-grants/

Rwanda’s Carbon Credits, Quebec’s Fires & USDA Grants

From maple sap to shell ginger, forests are growing futures—rooted in Indigenous knowledge, rural economies, and global reform.

Ground Truth
Trump regime getting rid of Forest Service regional offices. Nearly 200 million acres of federal forests will be overseen by one office in Colorado.
#usforestservice
https://mountainjournal.org/forest-service-to-abandon-nine-regional-offices/
Forest Service to Abandon Nine Regional Offices

As Washington continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land

Mountain Journal

“Colorado environmental advocates who had fought for roadless areas and defended the rule against past threats said the change threatens to promote ‘large-scale mining, oil and gas drilling’ as well as widespread logging in areas that should stay set aside for wilderness and backcountry experiences. The Forest Service oversees nearly 15 million acres of Colorado forest and grasslands.” 🤬

#Politics #USPolitics #USForestService #RoadlessRule #Wilderness #Colorado

https://coloradosun.com/2025/06/23/roadless-rule-reversal-colorado-federal-lands/

Millions of acres of Colorado forest under threat after Trump reverses longstanding roadless rule

Millions of Colorado acres of federal lands could see major changes as the Trump administration reverses a beloved "roadless rule."

The Colorado Sun
Susie Madrak uncovers alarming concerns about the upcoming wildfire season, worsened by extreme heat and budget cuts from the Trump era. Federal fire crews warn that slashed resources hinder their ability to manage vast public lands, complicating wildfire responses. A new directive could further muddle efforts as they prepare for a potentially disastrous season. Click to read more insights from this crucial article. https://crooksandliars.com/2025/06/thanks-trump-were-not-unprepared-wildfire #WildfireSeason #ClimateChange #USForestService #FireEcology #PublicLandManagement
Thanks To Trump, We're Not Prepared For Wildfire Season

It's summer, and thanks to staff cuts, the agency responsible for firefighting is "skeletal."

Crooks and Liars
"This action builds on Secretary Rollins’ announcement last month to unleash American energy by directing the USDA Forest Service to take action to remove burdensome Biden-era regulations that have stifled energy and mineral development on Forest Service land. As part of these decisive actions, the agency also canceled two mineral leasing withdrawals on Forest Service land that will help boost production of critical minerals." https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/04/secretary-rollins-announces-sweeping-reforms-protect-national-forests-and-boost-domestic-timber #USDA #USPol #USForestService #USFS
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