The Ecology Program
Applying Science to Management
Facilitating the application of current ecological science to land and resource management on National Forests in California.
Ecology Program Mission
- To provide leadership and program direction that incorporates the best available ecological science in the Agency's multiple-scale approach to managing natural resources for sustainability and diverse human needs.
- To facilitate understanding, development and appropriate use of ecological science in Agency activities such as landscape analysis and assessment, land management planning, inventory and monitoring, and project implementation.
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Climate Adaptation

The Ecology Program analyzes and interprets climate data to develop climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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Ecological Restoration

The Ecology Program uses current ecological science to develop, implement, and monitor ecological restoration efforts across the region.
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Inventory and Monitoring

The Ecology Program provides expertise in monitoring and inventory programs to address key management questions.
Provinces
- Northern Province Ecology Program
- Sierra Cascade Province Ecology Program
- Central Sierra Province Ecology Program
- Southern Sierra Province Ecology Program
- Southern California Province Ecology Program