America’s National Forests cover 193 million acres of land that include some of our country’s most spectacular places. But these public lands are more than just scenery. Our National Forests hold over 25% of all carbon stored in U.S. forest ecosystems. These forests also collect and filter drinking water for 60 million people, provide habitat for more than 3,000 species, and offer outdoor recreation that serves 159 million visitors per year and generates $13.7 billion in economic activity.