This is Forest Management.

The United States needs forest management. Thirty-six percent of the U.S. is covered in forests - that's more than 800 million acres of essential natural resources. These forests provide us with 50% of America's drinking water, habitat for millions of ecologically critical species, and 2.4 million jobs. They also provide us with restorative time in nature and connect us with one another.

Each year, more than 26,000 state forestry agency employees work directly with forest landowners and managers to protect and conserve our nation's forests. They also collaborate with local governments, federal agencies, tribal nations, and other partners to protect our forests from wildfire, pests, and disease and to promote sustainable growth.

This is forest management. And it keeps forests working for all of us. Visit www.stateforesters.org and support local forest management.