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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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As a veteran, I deeply appreciate the sacrifices you make to protect and preserve our nation's natural resources. Your work in the National Forests is just as important to the health and well-being of our country as the service of our armed forces. The forests provide a place of solace. I appreciate your dedication.

Anonymous, Indianapolis, Indiana

Dear Friend of the Forest, I'm grateful for your hard work! You are making a huge difference by planting new trees. My husband and I walk in the forest as much as we can. Florida is hot and many fires take out our forest. We appreciate you so much.

Shannon Rizer, Jupiter, Florida

Thank you for the service and amazing work NFF. One of my first life-changing experiences was visiting the Sequoia National Forest. It is magnificent to know NFF is on the frontlines helping preserve our forests for future generations. I am honored to support NFF in all its endeavors and work.

Anonymous, California

Thank you for all you do in preserving our forests. Your tireless efforts in saving homes and communities from wildfires and your hard work in the safety of one of life's greatest blessings are very much appreciated. Thank you again for doing a beautiful job keeping our forests and wildlife safe. - Bryan from Texas 

Bryan Elrod, Texas

Dear US Forest Service Personnel, Thank you again for doing a beautiful job keeping our forests and wildlife safe. Thank you for all your efforts to protect our national forests. Your dedication helps move our country forward and look to a brighter future for the next generations. – California

Anonymous, Irvine, California

We thank you for all you do. Your dedication and commitment to national forestry means alot to our nation and communities. Putting your lives in danger to protect our forest and people means soo much to us. All that you do helps ensure that my children and the children of my children have a beautiful forest to visit. Thank you for all you do!!

Anonymous, 91911, California

Dear US Forest Service Team Thank you for protecting our natural wealth. You guys are the nations trusted guardians of this wealth . We are indebted to all of you for protecting and caring for the forests , the flora and fauna. These natural resources are as important a protecting our human resources. Thank you

Bipin Kaoray, Ashburn, Virginia

The work you all do is amazing. Thank you for caring about your community and the world.

Michele Warren, Alpharetta, Georgia

A single tree planted on a National Forest can store a half ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime, helping mitigate climate change.

Dear US Forest Service Personnel, Thank you again for doing a beautiful job keeping our forests and wildlife safe. Thank you for all your efforts to protect our national forests. Your dedication helps move our country forward and look to a brighter future for the next generations. – California

Anonymous, Irvine, California

I spend a lot of time in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Thank you for all of your work helping to preserve and sustain our natural areas for everyone to enjoy, unwind, and recharge. Much appreciated!

Anonymous, Providence, Rhode Island

Hello,

Thank you for dedicating your time, energy, and passion into rebuilding our forests and preserving our environment. If we are not diligent, the devastating fires and other severe weather events could forever change our landscape. Thank you for all of your work to preserve these ecosystems and the beauty of this planet.

Anonymous, Keller, Texas

Thank you for your commitment and dedication in preserving our national parks and forests. I have many fond memories of having visited some of our nation's most beautiful and pristine parks. Thanks to the USFS for planting trees in those forests that lost trees due to the recent wild fires. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated.

Carissa Davis, Alpharetta, Georgia

Dear US Forest Service Personnel, Thank you for all you do in preserving our forests. Your tireless efforts in saving homes and communities from wildfires and your hard work in the safety of one of life's greatest blessings are very much appreciated. Thank you again for doing a beautiful job keeping our forests and wildlife safe.

Anonymous, Iselin, New Jersey

Thank you for your hard work in preserving our national forests and continual efforts to ensure that they thrive. Work done by you and your team helps guarantee a brighter future for my children, because we have nothing without a healthy natural environment. Thank you!

Josh Bernstein, Louisville, Kentucky

Ya all rock! thanks so much for doing all that you do allowing us to visit our countries amazing resources. My wife and I have a journey to visit ALL of the national parks within our lifetime, now our children are following. Without your dedicated service, we would not have the ability to do so. Please keep up the amazing work you all provide

James Wiedrich, St Petersburg, Florida

Dear US Forest Service Hero, I have enjoyed the White Mountain National Forest, Yellowstone National Park, Everglades National Park, and the Tongass National Forest, among several others. Thank you for re-planting our planet and giving us the protection, the water, the oxygen, and the raw natural beauty that we all need to survive! Thanks, Dan

Daniel Rushton, Florida

Dear US Forest Service Team, thank you all for this great cause. A lot of the time we take for granted that the trees play one of the most important roles in our planet Earth. They provide things that we need to be able to live. Thanks for helping preserve our parks, our country, and our planet overall.

Francisco Paradas, Tampa, Florida

Thank you again for all the work you do to reforest. I really appreciate all of your efforts - especially here in the great state of California that has had so many wildfires. Thank you very much!

Anonymous, Irvine, California

Thank you so much for the amazing work you do everyday! I loved learning about the tree selection process to ensure longivity of future forests. When I visit national parks, they are always so beautiful and pristine due to your tireless efforts! I visited Haleakala earlier this year and look forward to visiting all national parks!

Kristina Hall, Ellicott City, Maryland

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!

Kim Schwab, Matthews, North Carolina

By planting the right species in the right places, reforestation improves forest health and helps make our forests more resilient to future challenges like climate change and wildfire.

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!

Phillip French, Coppell, Texas

Thank you for all the work you do with saving and preserving the environment. This is a great way of giving back to the community, while keeping our forests healthy for years to come. There are so many benefits to the environment with keeping our forests growing strong. Thank you so much for all that you do!

Ed Maher, Michigan

Dear US Forest Service Personnel,

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to to protecting the environment. Your time and efforts do not go unnoticed and your work is very important to the environment. The work that ou do will help many generations to come and will definately help with future generations and encourafge others to get involved.

Anonymous, New Jersey

The educational programs and initiatives organized to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable practices and responsible outdoor recreation are very much appreciated. Thank you,

Yvonne Galarza, Schertz, Texas

I appreciate the work that you do. It is very important to maintain and replenish our forests for generations to follow.

Anonymous, Cumming, Georgia

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

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U.S. Forest Service