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Past, Present, and Future Research on Mount St. Helens

In the forty years since the 1980 eruption, scientists have studied ecological recovery at the volcano. Today, Mount St. Helens is the most studied volcano in the world and has changed how we understand ecological recovery.

Forest Service Research Reduces Fire Danger in Chernobyl Contaminated Zone

Forest Service Research Foresters at the Rocky Mountain Research Station help to study the problem of wildfires in the area contaminated by radionuclides from the Chernobyl disaster.

Forest Service Coronavirus (Covid-19) Updates

The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public. Visitors to our National Forests and Grasslands are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are three official, government-wide sources of up-to-date information about the coronavirus: Coronavirus.gov, CDC.gov/coronavirus, and USA.gov/coronavirus.

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Over 150 years ago, Chinese railroad workers blasted through rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains and impacted U.S. transportation, today the USDA Forest Service is telling their historic story.

Drones Are Helping to Protect the Endangered Bear Poppy

USDA Forest Service scientists are testing a cutting-edge application of drone imagery for rare plant census and habitat modeling. It is a pioneering first step in what promises to become a valuable tool for rare plant conservation just in time for National Wildflower Week.

Outplanting – Restoring our Nation’s Forests and Grasslands

Establishing plants in disturbed areas helps prevent soil erosion, create wildlife and pollinator habitat, protect watersheds, and develop forests for recreation, timber, and other uses.