Evolution of forestry: A century of research in the South
A thinned old field stand of loblolly pine trees in Louisiana, taken Aug. 16, 1937. USDA Forest Service photo by T.T. Kohara.
NORTH CAROLINA—A new general technical report brings history to life, describing a century of Forest Service research in the southern United States. Through the stories of…
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New report on factors driving no-bid timber sales
The no-bid timber report is a general technical report focusing on the underlying issues causing more frequent no-bid timber sales. USDA Forest Service publication.
NORTH CAROLINA—Timber sales are part of the USDA Forest Service land management strategy. But in recent years, almost 15% of timber sales…
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Communication excellence: Washington Office receives award for Confronting the Wildfire Crisis
Office of Communication accepted first place in the Print Piece or Collection category of the National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards for its Confronting the Wildfire Crisis Strategy publication. USDA Forest Service publication.
WASHINGTON, DC—On April 19, the…
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New publication: Forest Service research informs land management decisions in changing climate
In addition to supporting land management decisions, R&D also helps the USDA and the nation move closer to achieving climate and carbon goals. For instance, the Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis program is the primary source of data on U.S. terrestrial carbon stocks. USDA Forest Service photo.
Climate change is a defining…