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U.S. Forest Service

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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Thank you for your dedication to the regenerative and sustainable growth of our forests and for your care to oversee the restorative planting after wildfires and other natural disasters. The amount of work it takes is often unseen when it takes place but the impact can be seen for years and can be enjoyed for many generations to come. Thank you!!

Anonymous, Charlotte, North Carolina

Dear US Forrest Service Ranger,

You're long hours, hard work are appreciated!! From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!!!

Shannon Rizer, Jupiter, Florida

As a kid I heard pre-Columbus, a squirrel could go from the Atlantic to the Mississippi without having to touch the ground. We can't witness the age of exploration but the natural beauty of the US always makes me feel immense pride and longing heartache at the same time. I'm very glad that we have you all to thank for helping to preserve that.

Emerson Liu, Bridgewater, New Jersey

Thank you for the hard work you do to maintain such a precious resource in this country. It wasn't until today that I learned about some of the efforts that go into maintaining our national forests. Specifically the efforts around restoration, and planting up to 10k trees a day in areas impacted by fires. So Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Anonymous, Sacramento, California

Hi! Thank you so much for your constant dedication to preserving our National Forests.

My favorite Forest is up in Red River, NM at Goose Lake. I caught my first trout in the 80s there. Great memories!

My other favorite of course the Sequoia National Forest and the Redwoods too.

Be safe!

Jane

Jane Collier, California

Dear US Forest Service, Thank you for reforesting devastated burned areas, protecting our drinking water sources, and for preserving our national parks so everyone can enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.

Anonymous, Texas

Hi! Thank you so much for your constant dedication to preserving our National Forests.

My favorite Forest is up in Red River, NM at Goose Lake. I caught my first trout in the 80s there. Great memories!

My other favorite of course the Sequoia National Forest and the Redwoods too.

Be safe!

Jane

Jane Collier, California

Thank you for planting trees! Some of my favorites: Olympic, Mt Hood, Tahoe and Sierra, and several others crossing the US by car many times. I planted a ton myself working for USFWS in Rio Grande Valley TX through AmeriCorps. Anyways what you do is huge and greatly appreciated ... Thanks for keeping our national forests robust and beautiful! JG

Joseph Guyer, Raleigh, North Carolina

Trees hold and purify water and stabilize soils, helping creeks and rivers run clear for the thousands of communities who depend on National Forests for clean water.

Hi US Forest Team! I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all that you do to preserve our history and natural habitats! We often take this for granted when we see beautiful picturesque scenery. The ability to see this is because of you! Thank you!

Anonymous, Bernardsville, New Jersey

Dear Planters,

You are appreciated by my family as we love to walk in the forest. We have been to Glacier, Yellowstone & Arcadia. WE LOVE to see your work. Thank you! I grateful for your hard work.

Shannon Rizer, Jupiter, Florida

Hi! Thank you so much for your constant dedication to preserving our National Forests.

My favorite Forest is up in Red River, NM at Goose Lake. I caught my first trout in the 80s there. Great memories!

My other favorite of course the Sequoia National Forest and the Redwoods too.

Be safe!

Jane

Jane Collier, California

One day I hope to visit Redwood National Forest. Thank you for helping rebuild our forest and protecting the ecosystem.

Michele Warren, Alpharetta, Georgia

Dear US Forest Service Personnel, Thank you for creating beauty, doing meaningful work, and helping the next generation. I hope that future generations of my family can connect to the land. - Northern Rural Wisconsin

Anonymous, Pound, Wisconsin

US Forest Service Team,

Thank you for all of your work to preserve our beautiful forests! I have family that lives near Sequoia National Park and they visit it often. It's almost become a part of their family!

Your work is so important and is greatly appreciated!

Thanks you! -David @Verizon

David Wolff, Texas

Thank you for your dedication for helping with saving and preserving the environment not only today, but for future generations. Your help provides us the ability to enjoy our natural resources today and will provide future generations the opportunity to enjoy them as well..

Peggy Vasco, Loxahatchee, Florida

Thank you for the work that you are doing to preserve our natural environments and ecosystems, and also in ensuring that future generations have a chance to appreciate the worlds natural beauty.

Gary Morris, Tampa, Florida

Thank you for protecting and caring for our forests that provide limitless joy and happy memories made by families every day!

Meilani Flores, Laveen, Arizona

Dear U.S. Forest Service Team,

I would like to take the moment and thank you for your dedication and protection of our forests, wildlife, and natural resources. Recently being impacted by the record floods here in Connecticut, it makes me truly appreciate your efforts. I appreciate your service and commitment.

Sincerely, Henry Carrero

Anonymous, Newtown, Connecticut

I'm so grateful for your hard work in reforestation. Thinking about the loss of trees from various travesties such as forest fires, and deforestation for construction and development makes me sad. People like you who work hard to replenish our beautiful trees are heroes in my eyes. Thank you so much for your care of our beautiful forests.

Lauren Bradsher, Woodstock, Georgia

The work you do is one of the most important one in the world, you play an integral role by protecting our forest, this contribute to our life, our climate and the whole environment. I just want to remember that you are key to keep our world as it is, given that without forest life won't be as we know now. Thank you so much for the work you do!

Anonymous, Irvine, California

The National Forest Foundation partners with the U.S. Forest Service to plant native species for habitat restoration and in areas impacted by wildfire, insects and disease outbreaks and other natural disturbances.

Dear US Forest Service Team,

Immense thanks for all the effort you put into reforestation including getting up early, standing on unlevel hillsides with trees on your back and all the digging you do to plant 10,000 trees a day. The research that went into finding trees with fire resilient bark is remarkable. Your dedication is truly appreciated!

Anonymous, Charlotte, North Carolina

I had no idea that 1/3 of the drinking water comes from the national forests. Thank you so much for working to protect our forests! I am immensely grateful to the US Forest Services team. - Bryan from Texas

Bryan Elrod, Texas

The work you do is one of the most important one in the world, you play an integral role by protecting our forest, this contribute to our life, our climate and the whole environment. I just want to remember that you are key to keep our world as it is, given that without forest life won't be as we know now. Thank you so much for the work you do!

Anonymous, Irvine, California

Hi! Thank you so much for your constant dedication to our National Forests.

One of my favorite Forests is up in Red River, NM at Goose Lake. I caught my first trout there in the 80s.

I also love the Sequoia National Forest here in California. How majestic!

Be safe!

Jane

Jane Collier, California

Dear US Forest Team, I would like to take the time to thank you whole-heartedly for all your efforts and hard work in ensuring that we and our future generations can continue to enjoy the forests you protect! You not only help improve our environment but also provide a space to help everyday people get away from the daily grind to reset and relax.

Meilani Flores, Laveen, Arizona

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

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U.S. Forest Service