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We are Savannah River

As stewards of the land, we manage over 170,000 acres of Department of Energy land on Savannah River Site.

Welcome!

Welcome to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - Savannah River.  Located between Aiken SC and Augusta GA, USFS-SR manages over 170,000 acres of forested area located on the Department of Energy, Savannah River Site (DOE - SRS).

U.S. Forest Service Savannah River was established in 1951 to help reforest the abandoned farmland on the newly formed Savannah River Site.  Since that time, forest service employees have continued to work within the SRS Natural Management Plan to help regenerate healthy forests, provide watershed protection and improvement, suitable habitat for animal and plant species, and to provide a source of revenue from the sale of forest products.     

What we do

The USFS-SR team is a diverse group of employees who work in one of the following areas

Features

SRS Ultimate Fishing Challenge for First Responders

Ultimate Fishing Event

Calling all First Responders! Join us for the SRS Ultimate Fishing Challenge on Savannah River Site on March 26, 2024. The event for is for First Responders only.  

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We're Hiring!

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Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. Our mission is to protect our natural resources for multiple uses for today and future generations. 

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