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A National-Scale Tree Volume, Biomass, and Carbon Modeling System for the United States

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The Forest Inventory and Analysis Program developed a national methodology for compatible predictions of tree volume, biomass, and carbon content for species populating U.S. forest lands. This report serves as the primary reference for the outcome of those efforts and describes all the relevant aspects of the data, statistical modeling methods, and results.

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Climbing, carbon capture policies: What are your thoughts?

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WASHINGTON, DC—We want to hear from you about two proposed rules and directives currently available for public comment. Forest Service employees, as members of the public, are welcome to submit formal comments through regulations.gov.  Many of you have in-depth knowledge of the real-world impacts rules and directives can have. We…
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Forest products support healthy forests

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Fall colors on the Superior National Forest show a diverse forested landscape. (USDA Forest Service photo by Steve Robertsen) When you work with wood products, every week is forest products week! But this week, October 15-21, 2023, is when we take a moment to celebrate National Forest…
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