WASHINGTON, D.C.—Did you know that Forest Service Research and Development is a world leader in forestry research? That the group has been part of the agency’s mission since 1905? Or that R&D scientists are at the forefront of addressing the threats posed by climate change?

Find out more by checking the new two-page brochure: Research & Development at a Glance. You’ll get a quick summary of research highlights in less than 10 minutes, including R&D’s mission, organization and top priorities, including:

• Science to improve forest conditions and support shared stewardship 
• Forest inventory and trend analysis 
• Wildland fire decision support 
• Wood product and market innovations 

The agency’s foundation research covers:

• Forest and grassland health 
• Forest soils and air quality 
• Silviculture and ecology

Plus, you’ll see how this work supports USDA’s and the administration’s priorities. R&D provides data and strategies to make forests and grasslands more resilient to climate change. R&D scientists have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing real-time risk assessments and mitigation measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in fire camps. Urban field stations are promoting racial and environmental justice through community partnerships, and R&D innovations support rural economies by providing new uses for wood products.

Check the brochure to learn more!