Resource Management and Productivity (RMP) Program
Our Mission: To increase understanding of the
biology and productivity of forest ecosystems and to develop management
tools and operational systems that enhance production of wood products
and other resource values (For more information, visit our Program
Charter) (FY 2008 Organization
Chart).
The Resource Management and Productivity (RMP) Program
is one of seven Research Programs in the PNW Research Station.
The Program
has primary responsibility for the genetics, silviculture and
forest models research conducted in the Station, including visualization
models. There are approximately 45 to 50 employees in the RMP
Program
working out of 5 locations in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon:
Juneau (AK), Seattle (WA), Olympia (WA), Portland (OR), and Corvallis
(OR). About half of this workforce is permanent staff, including
12 research scientists, and is often augmented with a large number
of seasonal field crews.
Charles
E. Peterson,
Program Manager
620 SW Main, Suite 400
P.O. Box 3890
Portland, OR 97208-3890
Phone: (503) 808-2026
RESEARCH ELEMENTS 1.1 How
genetics, site factors, and plant processes affect establishment,
growth, and structure of forest vegetation.
1.2 How
disturbances affect genetic diversity, structure and long-term
productivity of forests.
1.3 Native
plant knowledge for conservation and restoration of under-represented
or vulnerable species, including non-timber forest products.
2.1 Increasing
wood production through the integration of genetics and silviculture.
2.2 Silviculture
practices that restore, maintain, or enhance multiple forest values.
2.3 Enhanced
long-term genetic diversity while providing for genetic improvement
in health or productivity of forest systems in the short-term.
3.1 Tools
for measuring and modeling structural and spatial characteristics
at the plant, stand- and landscape-level.
3.2 Tools
for better planning, visualization, evaluation, and monitoring
of silviculture practices and forest operations.
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