United States Forest Service

The United States Forest Service is a federal government agency established in 1891 under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It manages national forests and grasslands across the United States. While primarily focused on forest management and conservation, the Forest Service has collaborated with academic institutions like Purdue University on research projects, including the Alien Forest Pest Explorer tool for tracking invasive species. The agency has not been identified as a primary participant in UAP/UFO research programs; such efforts are primarily conducted by the Department of Defense and specialized Pentagon offices.