US Forestry Department

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Lincoln National Forest covers an area of more than 1 million acres. It organizes a range of recreational activities, such as skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, riding and bird watching. The forest features caves, mountains, rivers, falls, restrooms, pools and picnic areas. Lincoln National Forest additionally provides various volunteer opportunities. It offers maps and brochures, as well as publishes a range of articles on wildlife-related issues. The US Forest Service maintains a location in Cloudcroft, N.M. Lincoln National Forest serves as a habitat for various plant, animal, bird and fish species. It is a federally protected forest managed by the US Forest Service, which is an agency of the Department of Agriculture. The US Forest Service manages public land in more than 150 national forests and over 15 grasslands that encompass an area of nearly 190 million acres. The agency works in partnership with universities and nonprofit organizations worldwide.