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…
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Native Roots Inspire Researcher to Support Next Generation
Serra Hoagland, a research biologist with the USDA Forest Service, is only the third Native American woman to receive a doctorate in forestry. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Nestled in Laguna Pueblo about 47 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, lies a half-million-acre reservation with…
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Aerial Firefighting Use and Effectiveness (AFUE)
The Aerial Firefighting Use and Effectiveness (AFUE) Study was initiated in 2013 to answer a general, but complex question: “What are the best mixes of aircraft to do any fire suppression job?” Data collected from this study and other sources will be used to inform decisions about the composition of the interagency wildland firefighting aircraft fleet.The nationwide, multi-year AFUE study is…
