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New York forests accounted for a total of 80,873 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 81,172 MCF within the State. This resource update contains the findings of a survey conducted on a sample of all primary wood-using mills in New York. It complements the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) annual inventory of volume and removals.

As bees’ main source of protein and lipids, pollen is critical for their development, reproduction, and health. Plant species vary considerably in the macronutrient content of their pollen, and research in bee model systems has established that this variation both modulates performance and guides floral choice. Yet, how variation in pollen chemistry shapes interactions between plants and bees in natural communities is an open question, essential for both understanding the nutritional dynamics of plant–pollinator mutualisms and informing their conservation. To fill this gap, we asked how...

Climate change poses challenges to ecological restoration and reforestation work, particularly in arid parts of the western United States. To incorporate future drought scenarios in the management of National Forests and Grasslands, scientists are working closely with plant nurseries to develop cultivation strategies that support plant adaptation in water-limited environments. Researchers are interested in overcoming physiological and morphological limitations to improve outplanting survival rates.

Kansas forests accounted for a total of 4,011 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 675.6 MCF within the State. This resource update contains the findings of a survey conducted on a sample of all primary wood-using mills in Kansas. It complements the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) annual inventory of volume and removals.

Public agencies and organizations often deliver financial assistance through cost sharing, in which recipients contribute some portion toward total costs. However, cost sharing might raise equity concerns if it reduces participation among populations with lower incomes. Here, we revisit a past study using a richer dataset (n=1,689) to assess whether stated income levels affect survey respondents’ willingness to participate in a cost share program for vegetation reduction to mitigate wildfire risk in western Colorado. Results show that residents with lower incomes are less likely to...

Minnesota forests accounted for a total of 238,901 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while theforest products industry produced a total of 251,356 MCF within the State. This resource update contains the findings of a survey conducted on a sample of all primary wood-using mills in Minnesota. It complements the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) annual inventory of volume and removals.

Missouri forests accounted for a total of 155,092 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 165,794 MCF within the State. This resource update contains the findings of a survey conducted on a sample of all primary wood-using mills in Missouri. It complements the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) annual inventory of volume and removals.

1. Outdoor recreation is an essential way many people engage with nature. The provision of public spaces for recreation intersects with conservation practices motivated by intertwined social and ecological values, such as strict practices associated with the concept of ‘wilderness’. Debates persist about how such concepts and management practices influence people's recreation experiences.2. Many US public land management agencies facilitate opportunities for outdoor recreation, relying on management frameworks and tools intended to foster specific experiential qualities. But these framework...

Many wildlife species have sex specific habitat requirements. Due to the unique requirements for birthing and raising offspring, female reproductive habitat is often a limiting factor for a population and has been identified as a priority for conservation. Therefore, the ability to detect where females persist on the landscape and identify these potential reproductive areas is essential in creating effective conservation strategies. Here we describe the development of a non-invasive method to identify species and sex based on track images collected at track plate stations using footprint...

Massachusetts forests accounted for a total of 10,260 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of timber products while the forest products industry produced a total of 6,519 MCF within the State. This resource update contains the findings of a survey conducted on a sample of all primary wood-using mills in Massachusetts. It complements the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) annual inventory of volume and removals.