Jun 27, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. department of agriculture's Forest Service is featured this year as part of the Smithsonian Institution's 39th annual Folklife festival, showcasing Forest Service occupational culture and heritage during its centennial year and highlighting the many unique contributions the Forest Service and its more than 30,000 employees have made to the nation. "It is a tremendous and unique honor to have a federal agency highlighted at the Smithsonian's festival," said Johanns, agriculture secretary at the opening ceremony kicking off the 10-day festival. "This year the Forest Service marks its centennial of preserving our nation's greatest resource, our national forests. This is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to learn about the rich history, traditions, core values and dedication of the Forest Service and its employees in caring for the land and serving people." This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Forest Service, which was created by president Theodore Roosevelt to sustain healthy, diverse and productive forests and grasslands for future generations.