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Pacific Northwest Research Station |
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Our mission is to generate and communicate scientific knowledge that helps people understand and make informed choices about people, natural resources, and the environment. Who We AreThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station is one of seven research centers that are part of the USDA Forest Service. We develop and deliver knowledge and innovative technology to improve the health and use of the Nation’s forests and rangelands—both public and private. Since 1925, the PNW Research Station has been dedicated to understanding forests and rangelands. We believe that resilient forests are a promise to generations to come—a promise to replenish the air we breathe and the water we drink and use to grow food. Forest trees store carbon from the roots to the tops. Trees supply wood for homes, biomass for fuel, and fiber for paper. From remote mountains to bustling cities, forests provide habitat for fish and wildlife. Wherever they grow, forests are places of beauty, renewal, and solace. Land managers understand more than ever just how important forests are to people from every walk of life. The PNW Research Station is in the unique position to offer scientific knowledge—built on decades of research—that can be used now to assure future generations enjoy the same benefits from forests that we do today. As part of the USDA Forest Service, Research and Development, the station has access to national forests and an experimental forest system that hold the keys to new understanding of forests and rangelands. The PNW Research Station has strong partnerships with universities, national forests, state agencies, nonprofits, private industry, and other federal agencies. With these partners, we address key questions associated with climate change, imperiled species, human health and well-being, and other topics. We have the honor of bringing science to the table as people make often difficult choices about managing land. |
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