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As a source of innovative science and hands-on technology, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) addresses important natural resource management issues and provides solutions that inform land management decisions. This work improves the health of the nation’s public and private forests, supports industries ranging from timber to recreation, protects water and air quality, and enhances wildlife habitat.

As a source of innovative science and hands-on technology, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) addresses important natural resource management issues and provides solutions that inform land management decisions. This work improves the health of the nation’s public and private forests, supports industries ranging from timber to recreation, protects water and air quality, and enhances wildlife habitat.

This document contains the original 1996 Puerto Rico Champion Tree Database with a brief description of the most notable Champions in Spanish

This document contains the original 1996 Puerto Rico Champion Tree Database with a brief description of the most notable Champions in English

As a source of innovative science and hands-on technology, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) addresses important natural resource management issues and provides solutions that inform land management decisions. This work improves the health of the nation’s public and private forests, supports industries ranging from timber to recreation, protects water and air quality, and enhances wildlife habitat.

As a source of innovative science and hands-on technology, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) addresses important natural resource management issues and provides solutions that inform land management decisions. This work improves the health of the nation’s public and private forests, supports industries ranging from timber to recreation, protects water and air quality, and enhances wildlife habitat.

As a source of innovative science and hands-on technology, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) addresses important natural resource management issues and provides solutions that inform land management decisions. This work improves the health of the nation’s public and private forests, supports industries ranging from timber to recreation, protects water and air quality, and enhances wildlife habitat.

Author: Brandon McWilliamsThis fact sheet gives an introduction to some of the major sources of drought information and other data that is related to drought, and helps break down how they are presented. It covers the U.S. Drought Monitor weekly conditions map, the NOAA Seasonal Drought Outlook map, various sources of historical data, snowpack data, and significant fire potential outlooks.

Author: Brandon McWilliamsThis regular 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. This update covers conditions for July 2025, and projections through September, 2025.