IITF Accomplishment Report 2014-2015

This edition of the Institute’s Accomplishments Report spans fiscal years 2014-2015. The past two years have been exciting and productive! In the following pages you will find numerous and diverse examples of Forest Service personnel striving to carry out the Institute’s mission, through the complementary programmatic realms of Research and Development, State and Private Forestry, and International Development. Just a few of the highlights include the establishment of a new experiment to test the projected effects of climatic warming in a tropical forest, the strengthening of international activities throughout the Caribbean and Central America, and the transfer of technical capacity in rural and urban communities alike in support of natural resource monitoring, conservation and education. The results of many of these endeavors have been published in scientific journals, technical reports, and popular media, including print and online formats. A number of Institute staff members and an arts and science collaboration received notable accolades as well. All of this work has been bolstered by a competent administrative support team, and the collaborative efforts of many valued partners. We are proud of what the Institute has achieved, and pleased to share these accomplishments with you. Many thanks to all who contributed to this report, and likewise to the Institute’s continued success. Happy reading!