Sustainability Indicator 6.29 synthesizes research findings about forest sustainability in the United States based on the Montréal Process Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests. It is one of 54 indicator reports that serve as the foundation for “National Report on Sustainable Forests, 2020” (FS-1217).

Sustainability Indicator 6.26 synthesizes research findings about forest sustainability in the United States based on the Montréal Process Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests. It is one of 54 indicator reports that serve as the foundation for “National Report on Sustainable Forests, 2020” (FS-1217).

Sustainability Indicator 3.15 synthesizes research findings about forest sustainability in the United States based on the Montréal Process Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests. It is one of 54 indicator reports that serve as the foundation for “National Report on Sustainable Forests, 2020” (FS-1217).

The Forest Inventory and Analysis Program provides vital information to the management and conservation of the nation’s forest resources. This 25th annual business report describes program resources, accomplishments, and plans for the coming year.

This decadal report uses international criteria known as the Montreal Process to analyze the long-term health and sustainability of forests in the United States. Focusing on how forests are managed, the criteria include indicators on biodiversity, soil and water health, productivity, socioeconomic benefits, and more.

The concept of wilderness evolves with time and changes in society. This report provides knowledge on societal and ecosystem benefits of wilderness areas, as well as suggests directions for continued research into how people understand and use those areas.