Understory

Biochar production is an alternative method for reducing forest slash and is a viable climate change mitigation strategy. Reducing forest slash through biochar production alleviates many of the air quality and soil health issues that may result from traditional fuel reduction methods. To mitigate climate change effects on drought, wildfire, and other processes, biochar is one tool that can be used across many types of sites to store carbon in the soil immediately.

Reducing PODs (potential operational delineations) to a network of suppression-focused fuel breaks may dilute the intent and diminish the richness of the framework. Using PODs and fuel breaks to perpetuate fire exclusion is not likely to be effective and may set us up for failure. In many forest types, we may need to rethink design of fuel breaks along POD boundaries to support expansion of proactive use of fire.

Fire is one of the greatest gifts given to humankind. Fire has lived on the North American continent since its beginning, shaping ecosystems and shaped by people. In the modern era, the balance between fire, land, and people has been unsettled, disrupting both ecosystems and society. Many of these challenges are expected to worsen in the years to come.Fire is a powerful force that humans have used to create a reciprocal relationship with the land, but which also carries danger. The power of fire to harm people and transform place led to land management policies that formed the basis of a centu...

An approved study request is required to conduct research on the Black Hills Experimental Forest. Please submit to the Scientist in Charge.

This study request is required to conduct research on the Coram Experimental Forest. Please submit the completed study request to the experimental forest Scientist-in-charge.

A study request is required to conduct research on the Boise Basin Experimental Forest.

This is a list of lichen and bryophyte (moss, hornwort, liverwort) species that have been observed and recorded within the Priest River Experimental Forest. The list was compiled in 2023 using historical records, studies, and reports.

This is a list of the 600 vascular plant species that have been observed and recorded within the Priest River Experimental Forest. The list was compiled in 2023 using historical records, studies, and reports.

A study plan needs to be filled out prior to conducting research at Priest River Experimental Forest. All research requires a study plan to be approved by the Scientist-in-Charge, regardless of type, extent, duration, or impact.