R&D at a glance: Understand our research organization

This new brochure describes the what, when, where and why of the agency’s Research and Development deputy area.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Did you know that Forest Service Research and Development is a world leader in forestry research? That the group has been part of the agency’s mission since 1905? Or that R&D scientists are at the forefront of addressing the threats posed by climate change?

Find out more by checking the new two-page brochure: Research & Development at a Glance. You’ll get a quick summary of research highlights in less than 10 minutes, including R&D’s mission, organization and top priorities, including:

• Science to improve forest conditions and support shared stewardship
• Forest inventory and trend analysis
• Wildland fire decision support
• Wood product and market innovations

The agency’s foundation research covers:

• Forest and grassland health
• Forest soils and air quality
• Silviculture and ecology

Plus, you’ll see how this work supports USDA’s and the administration’s priorities. R&D provides data and strategies to make forests and grasslands more resilient to climate change. R&D scientists have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing real-time risk assessments and mitigation measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in fire camps. Urban field stations are promoting racial and environmental justice through community partnerships, and R&D innovations support rural economies by providing new uses for wood products.

Check the brochure to learn more!

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