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Rocky Mountain Research Station

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Rocky Mountain Research Station

The Rocky Mountain Research Station works at the forefront of science to improve the health and use of our Nation's forests and grasslands.

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Science summaries for land managers

The USDA Forest Service provides easy to understand publications, audios, and webinars about cutting edge research.

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Timber research

From reducing risks to timber resources to developing new markets, science supports timber management.

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Wildland fire research

Access the latest science from USDA Forest Service scientists about wildfire, prescribed fire, smoke, and fuel treatments.

Learn about wildland fire research
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Publications in Treesearch

Read the latest scientific publications from USDA Forest Service scientists – always available to the public. 

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