The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) is a multicultural and diverse organization that employs over 400 permanent full-time employees, of which more than 100 are research scientists. The work we do, in cooperation with other Forest Service units, universities and other agencies and institutions, helps inform decisions on a wide variety of natural resources issues and problems throughout the western United States. We are recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in caring for the land and serving people.

The Rocky Mountain Research Station enjoys a proud heritage and is home to some of the earliest natural resources research ­ dating back to the early 1900s. Today, our research program is based on our mission "to develop and deliver scientific knowledge and technology that will help people sustain our forests, rangelands and grasslands."

Quality science is the foundation of the Station's credibility, integrity and reputation. We focus our research and development activities on questions and issues that are relevant and of concern to our stakeholders. Our stakeholders include natural resource scientists, managers and policymakers and a wide variety of federal and local government agencies, environmental and commodity non-governmental organizations, professional societies, private landowners, industry, and the general public.

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