Exported nonwood forest products (NWFPs) can support the local and national economy, while imported NWFPs can supplement the domestic supply. The trade of NWFPs can demonstrate their cultural and social importance. This indicator report, tiered to the 2030 National Report on Sustainable Forests, describes values of selected NWFPs based on 2010 and 2023 analyses.

People can attribute meaning to natural phenomena of forests but can also be connected to forests via cultural knowledge, shared experiences, or worldviews. This indicator report, tiered to the 2030 National Report on Sustainable Forests, focuses on identifying forests in the United States that are protected, and thus capable of fulfilling social, cultural, or spiritual needs.

The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program’s 26th annual business report summarizes program activities and progress towards implementing the 2018 Farm Bill direction. With taxpayers, partners, and clients in mind, the report communicates FIA accomplishments, given the provided financial resources, and the accomplishments forecast for the coming year.

The Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) program of the Forest Service supports projects that determine the extent, severity, and causes of undesirable changes in forest health. Evaluation monitoring projects are more comprehensive than standard monitoring activities. This report is a companion to the annual FHM report and provides summaries of nine evaluation monitoring projects.