Introduction

US National Forests and the United States Forest Service

While the primary purpose of the National Forests is the growing of trees for timber production, many are very scenic areas and well worth visiting. They are normally indicated on road maps.

Some of the National Forests have visitor centres, accommodation and other facilities.

States with large areas of National Forests include Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

The wording on the signs as you enter and leave each National Forest describes them well: "Land of Many Uses".

Most states also have their own State Forests.

As well as the National and State Forests, many other parts of the United States are forested. In fact some 29% of the total land area of the USA is classified as forested.