Science for productive forests: Understanding trends and projections
America relies on timber and wood products from our Nation’s forests for everything from building materials to energy production to medical products to firewood. Since the Forest Service’s inception, agency scientists have worked shoulder to shoulder with forest managers to support sustainable and efficient timber production. These efforts continue. Forest Service Research and Development staff are constantly harnessing data, developing tools, applications, and new technologies, and bringing innovations to market in support of America’s forest products industry. We support the long-term viability of working forests through evidence-based science.
The Forest Service provides authoritative, nationwide data on the status and trends of forest resources and wood processing facilities. Our estimates of tree volume, size, and species distribution support sustained timber growth and yield.
