I found some interesting facts about the Carson National Forest. If you recall, it is where Phil and I drove the 84 miles around what is called the Enchanted Circle just North of Taos, New Mexico.

The Forest has spectacular mountain scenery. It is deemed a Community Forest with over 50 small unincorporated communities within the Forest’s boundaries. These communities, as well as several adjacent incorporated towns, look to the Forest to sustain them.

The Forest has abundant natural resources that have sustained Northern New Mexico families and communities for centuries. Communities rely on trees from the Forest for wood for fuel, building materials, cooking, and ceremonial use. Water from the mountains is a precious resource for drinking, irrigating the agricultural lands, and for watering livestock.

The Forest provides pasture for livestock grazing, a long standing practice for many families. Healthy wildlife habitat is important for hunting and fishing, and gathering of plants is essential for religious, cultural, and medicinal use.

The Carson National Forest provides sustenance, creates family memories, and instills peace and tranquility. Forest employees will continue to take great pride in ensuring that these long standing traditions continue for future generations.

“The Forest is a place where we as human beings are reminded of the natural ecosystems that sustain us and their beauty that sustains our soul.”