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U.S. Forest Service

Thank you for protecting homes and communities from wildfires. Your tireless efforts are appreciated!

As a big forest-lover, I appreciate all of your hard work to protect the forest as well as homes and communities from wildfires. Thank you!

Danny Haynes, Laurelton, New York

As part of its responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon, Verizon partnered with the National Forest Foundation to thank individuals who have dedicated their professional careers to protecting America’s National Forests—the U.S. Forest Service personnel.

As the effects of climate change exacerbate wildfires and the impacts of COVID-19 spur an unprecedented increase in visitations, Forest Service staff continue to selflessly work and often put their lives in danger to ensure these public lands thrive now and for many generations to come.

In addition to sharing messages of support, encouragement, and thanks from Verizon’s employees, Verizon’s generous grant will plant 100,000 trees on National Forest lands. These native trees will help provide fresh air, clean water, and remove carbon from the environment.

We invite you to share these messages of thanks from Verizon employees with your fellow wildland firefighters or any associations, clubs, groups, or teams who you believe would appreciate seeing them.

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I just want to thank the Forestry Service for all that you do to make our forests safe for all of us and our future generations to enjoy and experience.

Anonymous, Long Valley, New Jersey

The amount of forests and wildlife that we have lost is immeasurable. I understand that sometimes things are done for development reasons but we need to plant as much if not more than we take down. If not for what you do our ecosystem would be in a much more dire place than it already is. Please keep up the work you do!

Anonymous, Long Valley, New Jersey

It was an honor to have a family member be part of the forestry service (even playing Smokey the Bear to bring awareness to the children about our national forests & the need to protect & preserve them. I loved seeing some of the forests in Florida, PA, Virginia, Tenn & the Carolinas. Thank you for your conservation efforts.

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

I now have a list of national forests I would love to visit including the one in Yellowstone. I have been fortunate to visit several and it takes defenders like you to protect & preserve our resources & wildlife. I know conservation efforts are sometimes an uphill battle but know your work and commitment is greatly appreciated and needed. Thanks!

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Gratitude. Such an embracing word. That's what each of us should feel for folks like you who put yourself out there each and every day to help protect our forests so that we can all enjoy them. So that we can continue to benefit from the resources such as our water source. Thanks for your commitment to restore wildlife, habitats & trees.

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

I have visited some of the most beautiful national forests. Sadly I realized I haven't seen a fraction of them. I didn't realize how much I didn't know about our forests. I'm sure I'm not alone. Your work to bring our forests to life for so many & fight what threatens them is crucial for our future generations. Thank you!

Angela Reed, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

COVID reminded many of us to stop and breath and enjoy our natural resources. I know it not only caused unprecedented visits to our forests but also additional threats like wildfires. Your commitment to protect & preserve these amazing resources is appreciated. Without folks like you we would lose such a precious gift. Thank you!

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

I realized I had visited several national forests in my life including the one in Ocala FL which was so beautiful. But I also realized there are so many more that I would love to visit like the one in Yellowstone. Your work and dedication to protect these beautiful and amazing resources will give me and so many others that chance.

Angela Reed, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

7 out of 10 Americans live within a 2-hour drive of a National Forest.

Our National forests are threatened by so many things including the constant threat of wildfires and drought. Thank you for all that you do to protect and preserve the amazing resources that we sometimes take for granted. Your work to maintain our resources will protect them for future generations.

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Dear US Forest Heroes I didn't realize how much I had to learn about our national forests and realized there are so many more that I have yet to see. I always wanted to see the one in Yellowstone so that will be a goal.
Thank you for your commitment in preserving our forests and fighting the threats to them.

Anonymous, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Dear US Forest Service Heroes Thank you for your dedication and commitment to preserve and protect our forests and grasslands. COVID helped everyone remember to stop and take a breathe and enjoy our natural resources so your work is even more important than ever.

Anonymous, Hackettstown, New Jersey

To whomever is reading this...

Thank You. Period.

All three of my kids love nothing more than mingling with the trees, finding new mushrooms, plants, or "fairy house doors".

The woods are the only place I can be sure my non-verbal ten year old with Down syndrome & Autism will truly be happy. No words needed.

We can't live without our forests.

Jamie Freeman, Chesterfield, Michigan

Whether you're donning your boots at the crack of dawn or tirelessly planning the next conservation strategy, know that your hard work doesn't just echo through the forest – it's appreciated across the nation. Keep doing what you do, Forest Service!

May the forest be with you!!!

Anonymous, Melrose, Massachusetts

A round of applause for the folks who speak 'tree', 'bird', and 'mountain stream' fluently. Your dedication to our forests is so renowned, it's whispered about in the rustling leaves and babbling brooks. Keep on translating the needs of nature, because we're all listening!

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

To those who champion the grassy seas where the deer and the antelope play: thanks for maintaining the great plains where one can literally see for miles and miles. You preserve the peace and quiet so effectively, even the crickets are impressed.

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

Kudos to the brains behind the operation, keeping ecosystems ticking like well-oiled machines (but, you know, with more nature and less oil). Your work keeps the circle of life more balanced than Simba could ever dream of.

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

High-fives to the crew who keeps the wild playgrounds open for business. Because of you, we can swing from a rope into a lake and feel like Tarzan or Jane, and that's the kind of freedom an office cubicle just can't match!

Anonymous, Melrose, Massachusetts

You are the guardians of leafy luxury, making sure every autumn gives Instagram its moment! Thanks for keeping the forest so well-dressed that every tree looks runway-ready throughout the seasons.

Anonymous, Melrose, Massachusetts

Big cheers to the magicians who ensure our National Forests keep pumping out agua fresher than a mountain spring in a soda commercial. Thanks for protecting the H2O so crystal clear, it makes the bottled stuff jealous.

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

National Forests cover 193 million acres of the United States – that’s the size of Texas!

To the pathfinders who keep the trails trek-worthy: thanks for ensuring our hikes are challenging for us, not because we're dodging overgrown vines like we're in Jumanji. You help us find our way through the woods – and occasionally, through life!

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

Here's to the tireless rangers preserving the VIP lounges for our furry and feathered friends! Thanks to you, Bambi and Thumper have a place to hang out, and Yogi Bear's pic-a-nic game stays strong. Your hard work ensures that the forest remains a top-tier AirBnB for wildlife! ;)

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

To the valiant firefighters of the Forest Service: you guys are the real-life equivalents of dragons slayers, except cooler and definitely more effective. Your dedication keeps our forests from turning into the wrong kind of 'lit'. You're the reason Smokey Bear has a job – and we couldn't be more grateful!

Priscilla Gonzalez, Melrose, Massachusetts

Hey there, Guardians of Greenery!

Just wanted to give a shoutout to you folks who keep our forests so lush that even the Jolly Green Giant gets envious. Thanks for being the superheroes who wear green capes of leaves and make sure our forests stay as fresh as the Prince of Bel-Air!

Priscilla Gonzalez, 02176, Massachusetts

It's hard to imagine all the duties your Service performs to protect/promote our Country's Incredible Public Lands. From protecting endangered species, monitoring/controlling invasive species, to promoting healthy new growth of trees. The list goes on and yet your Service does them each with skill and compassion. Thank you for all that you do!!

Chrstian Zawacki, Plainview, New York

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U.S. Forest Service