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AT A GLANCE
The White Mountain National Forest at
a glance. 
HISTORY
The White Mountain National Forest was
established by Presidential proclamation
on May 16, 1918. As with most National
Forests in the Eastern United States,
it owes its existence to the passage of
the Weeks Act in 1911 which enabled the
federal government to purchase private
land and establish National Forests principally
in the Eastern United States.
NICHE STATEMENT
New England is a unique geographical and
cultural area. Since colonization by Europeans
in the 1600s, increasing numbers of visitors
and residents have continued to value
the mountains and forested lands in their
everyday lives.
POINTS OF PRIDE
Employees, Landscape, External Relations
and Accomplishments.
FOREST FACTS
Statistical data about the forest.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Forest is made up of the following
staff areas.
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The WMNF has the only avalanche forecasting program in the eastern US. For 6 months
of the year, Forest Service Snow Rangers provide daily avalanche bulletins, warnings
of other dangers including crevasses and ice fall, search and rescue and perhaps
most important, education and information to thousands of hikers, climbers and
skiers. We have no doubt that this very popular and demanding program has saved
many lives and allowed many more people to enjoy unique recreation opportunities.
