List of former national forests of the United States facts for kids
The United States is home to many beautiful National Forests. These are special areas of land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. They are protected for many reasons, like keeping nature safe, providing places for outdoor activities, and managing timber and water resources. Over time, some of these forests have changed their names, been combined with others, or become part of different areas. This list tells you about the National Forests that used to exist but are now known by different names or are part of other forests.
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What Are National Forests?
National Forests are large areas of land in the United States. They are managed by the government to protect nature and provide resources. People can visit these forests for hiking, camping, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. They also help keep our air and water clean.
Why Do National Forests Change?
The way National Forests are organized can change over time. This happens for several reasons. Sometimes, smaller forests are combined to make bigger, easier-to-manage areas. Other times, their names might change to better reflect their location or history.
Early Changes and Growth
Many changes happened in the early 1900s, especially around 1908. During this time, the U.S. Forest Service was still quite new. They were figuring out the best way to manage all the forest lands. Many smaller forest areas, especially those less than 100,000 acres (400 km2) in size, were joined together. This made them more efficient to look after.
Forests from Military Lands
In the 1920s, there was a short period when some National Forests were created from parts of military bases. These were lands that the military didn't need anymore. However, this idea didn't last long. Within about two years, these lands were usually given back to the military or changed into something else.
List of Former National Forests
Here is a list of National Forests that have changed over the years. They are no longer known by these names, but their lands are often still protected as part of other National Forests today.
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