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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 act...

Helping natural resource managers monitor forest disturbance

Summary of a project to assess species vulnerability at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. Includes vulnerability scores for eight species, including western barking frog and Mexican long-tongued bat, and describes management implications of the vulnerability assessment.

This report is motivated by the overarching question “Where were trees planted and rain barrels installed, as part of opt-in programs in relation to Baltimore’s priorities?” In particular: 1. Who participated in planting and installation programs in terms of available space? 2. How did participation vary by TreeBaltimore priorities? 3. Where are there opportunities for tree planting in terms of available space and priorities?

The FIA Annual Business Reports evaluate the performance of the FIA program to ensure accountability and transparency to FIA partners, supporters and customers. Modeled on a corporate business report, they contain basic business information about the FIA program including accomplishments, performance measures, plans for the next fiscal year, agreements with other parties, and basic financial and staffing data. These reports are prepared by the National Office staff of the FIA Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Washington, DC.See more information for fiscal years 2021 and ...

Walk With Larch is a self-guided trail that provides opportunities for students and forest visitors to explore this unique area. This brochure can be downloaded below or picked up at the Hungry Horse Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest.

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The FIA Annual Business Reports evaluate the performance of the FIA program to ensure accountability and transparency to FIA partners, supporters and customers. Modeled on a corporate business report, they contain basic business information about the FIA program including accomplishments, performance measures, plans for the next fiscal year, agreements with other parties, and basic financial and staffing data. These reports are prepared by the National Office staff of the FIA Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Washington, DC.See more information for fiscal years 2021 and ...