Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on National Capacity in Forestry Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309084567
National Capacity in Forestry Research by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on National Capacity in Forestry Research Pdf
Forests are major components of the earth's natural resources and they are increasingly critical to the welfare of the U.S. economy, environment, and population. Desires to improve forest management and productivity, preserve biodiversity, maintain ecologic integrity, and provide societal services, such as recreation and tourism, necessitate a strong forestry-research base. Given the clear importance of forestry research in sustaining forests for the future, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service asked the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Academies to undertake a study of the nation's capacity in forestry research. The Committee on National Capacity in Forestry Research was appointed to carry out the study, which was conducted to review the current expertise and status of forestry research and to examine the approaches of natural resources education and forestry-research organizations to meet future needs.