Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) Self-Paced Training
This collection of self-paced training videos follows the curriculum of our National Training Guide (09/30/2021, PDF, 2.7 MB). This guide is available in the “…/Training Guides” subfolder in the location where you installed the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) Software on your computer. If you are new to the FVS, we suggest viewing the first several modules in order. If you are familiar with the…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) Instructor-Led Training
Students are shown learning how to use the Forest Vegetation Simulator during a National Advanced Silviculture Program training session. (Forest Service photo by Erin Smith-Mateja)
Registration is open for instructor-led Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) courses for the 2026-2027 training…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator Training
The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) staff of the Forest Management Service Center offers many types of training including self -paced training, instructor-led Training, and web-based training.Self-Paced TrainingWe provide self-paced training, including tutorials, exercise guides, and videos. The tutorials are a great way to learn the model or brush up on certain topics.Instructor-Led TrainingWe…
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Self-paced forest vegetation simulator training videos available online
Lakeside Ranger District (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest) forestry timber crew foreman Will Sari demonstrates timber cruising (measuring tree diameter, tree height and identifying defects) to assess the volume and the quality of a Ponderosa pine tree for an Arizona timber sale. (Forest Service photo by…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator Models & Event Monitor Files
The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) is a family of models used for predicting forest stand dynamics (tree growth, mortality, regeneration, management, disturbance, etc.) throughout the United States. The Forest Health Assessment and Applied Sciences Team supports a variety of insect and pathogen models that allow FVS users to incorporate forest pest disturbances into their FVS projections.The…