Thank you
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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Please accept my sincere gratitude for your dedication to protecting and preserving our nation’s forests. Your tireless efforts in conservation, wildfire management, and recreation access are truly appreciated. Thank you for your commitment to safeguarding these natural treasures.

Anonymous, Montgomery Village, Maryland

Jim & Rich Guldin,

Thanks for sharing the story of your uncle, George Gerhart. His contributions to the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Caribbean Nat’l Forest, and longleaf pine forest along US-11 in MS are fascinating. Please know the contributions you and your family have made to preserving, restoring, and maintaining forests are appreciated.

Anonymous, Lake Helen, Florida

Daniel McCarthy,

Thanks for your service as Tribal Relations Program Manager on the San Bernardino National Forest. Your work with Cahuilla Elders to record how to harvest and prepare desert agave for food before that knowledge was lost forever is remarkable. I look forward to checking out the annual Agave Harvest and Roast!

Anonymous, Lake Helen, Florida

Thank You for your contribution for the green and global whether.

Suresh Maddumala, Hyderabad, India

Dear USFS,

Thanks for all you do to protect and maintain the Ocala National Forest. Effectively managing 607 square miles of the second largest nationally protected forest in Florida is no small feat. Visiting this beautiful forest with its wide variety of wildlife is a wonderful experience. Thanks for making that possible.

Anonymous, Lake Helen, Florida

Dear USFS,

Thanks for all you do to protect and maintain the Ocala National Forest. Effectively managing 607 square miles of the second largest nationally protected forest in the country is no small feat. Visiting this beautiful forest with its wide variety of wildlife is a wonderful experience. Thanks for making that possible.

Anonymous, Lake Helen, Florida

Chris Niccoli,

Thanks for your service as a Smokejumper and ops manager for the US Forest Service. Firefighters from the McCall Smokejumper Base not only serve the 6 national forests adjacent to the base, but also deploy throughout the US. Thanks for your leadership and commitment to protecting and preserving our beautiful national forests.

Anonymous, Lake Helen, Florida

You are appreciated.

Loki DeWitt, Mena, Arkansas

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.

Thank you for preserving the forest for future generations.

Loki DeWitt, Mena, Arkansas

You are all heroes.

Loki DeWitt, Mena, Arkansas

Thank you for everything you do.

Loki DeWitt, Mena, Arkansas

Many of the National Forests in Arizona, California, and Oregon are my favorite to visit. They are special to me and my family because we visit some in each state ever summer. Thank you for protecting the region from wildfire and preserving the local National Forests!

Anonymous, Chandler, Arizona

Thank you for caring for our nation's national parks!

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Thank you for all that you do in keeping our country beautiful for future generations to enjoy.

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

I appreciate all of your hard work to protect the forests as well as homes and communities from wildfires. Thank you!

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Thanks for your tireless work in protecting our National Forests so that future generations can enjoy their beauty. I deeply appreciate everything that you do.

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Thank you so much for your continued efforts in protecting the 1/3rd of the nation's drinking water coming from National Forests. I know that we overlook this amazing resource on a daily basis, but without people like you we would surely be in trouble!

Anonymous, Wilmington, North Carolina

Thank you for protecting our natural resources and our forest. The world needs more people that care about the environment . The environment should be classified as an essential part of society, and helps our everyday lifestyle. We need forest for fresh air, and to help improve health for all individuals.

Anonymous, Baltimore, Maryland

Thank You for planting trees and keeping Our parks and forest safe and clean. Your group keeps Our world running. Its because of you and groups like you that We have parks and reserves, and so much more that keeps Our world beautiful. Thank you For everything U do.

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Anonymous, wilmington, Delaware

Dear National Forest Service Personnel ,

Thank you for the important work you do preserving our National Forests. Your hard work will ensure that future generations will still be able to enjoy the beauty and magnificence of these treasures!

Sincerely, Kelly Brennan

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

National Forests are the largest single source of fresh water in the US, providing drinking water to millions, including those in large cities.

Dear National Forest Service Personnel ,

Thank you for the important work you do preserving our National Forests. Your hard work will ensure that future generations will still be able to enjoy the beauty and magnificence of these treasures!

Sincerely, Kelly Brennan

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Dear Team,

I'm grateful for your commitment to conserving our nation's water sources and maintaining the health of our forests. Your work ensures sustainable ecosystems and benefits us all.

Thank you for making a difference!

Best,

Dennis

Anonymous, aston, Pennsylvania

Dear National Forest Service Personnel ,

Thank you for the important work you do preserving our National Forests. Your hard work will ensure that future generations will still be able to enjoy the beauty and magnificence of these treasures!

Sincerely, Kelly Brennan

Anonymous, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Thank you U.S. Forest Service

Thank you
U.S. Forest Service