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2026 hunt map for the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range.See how-to guide for using Avenza MapsTM* to download the hunt map for the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range on iOS and Android devices.

The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) continued to advance tropical forestry research, conservation, and stewardship throughout Fiscal Year 2024. Through the coordinated efforts of its three major programmatic units—Research and Development; State, Private and Tribal Forestry; and International Cooperation—the Institute strengthened its role as a hub for science, partnerships, technical assistance, and capacity building across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and beyond. The accomplishments highlighted in this report reflect IITF’s commitment to supporting resilient trop...

Wildfire managers and agency leaders often want to know where wildfires are likely to occur and how intense they may be. To meet this need, Forest Service Research and Development’s Fire Modeling Institute has produced and updated the Wildfire Hazard Potential map since 2012. This fact sheet describes the Wildfire Hazard Potential map and associated datasets, and provides information on how to access the data.

The University of Georgia timber Trucking cost Estimation System was designed to provide cost estimates for timber transportation in the US South for one truck and trailer on one haul route based upon input information. GATES is designed to be user friendly to all users and provide important cost information based on input values.

An emerging fungal disease is threatening one of the State of Hawaii's most important tree species. This fact sheet summarizes the importance of the ohi'a tree, describes Rapid Ohi'a Death (ROD) and the ways it spreads, and highlights ongoing research into effective methods to slow the spread of ROD.

This drought status update is produced using the most recent data and cover a seasonal range of outlooks, including current conditions, seasonal drought outlooks, and severe fire potential. It is broken down by Forest Service region. The update covers conditions for June 2026, and projections through August, 2026.