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Forest Service Research & Development

The Research and Development arm of the Forest Service, a component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, works at the forefront of science to improve the health and use of our Nation's forests and grasslands. Research has been part of the Forest Service mission since the agency's inception in 1905.

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  • Olympic Forest

    June 2022 Featured Science

    Read highlights from science featured in this month’s R&D newsletter. Topics include Experimental Forests and Old Growth, Biochar, Urban Areas and Invasive Insects, and Sustainable Forest Management.

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