National Strategy and Implementation Plan for Invasive Species Management

The Chief of the U.S.Department of Agriculture Forest Service has identified invasive species as one of the four critical threats to our Nation’s ecosystems. In response to this national threat,we have evaluated the role of the Forest Service as a leading forest research, forest health, and Federal resource management agency.We are aware of our significant role in addressing invasive species threats at the local, State, and national levels, as well as internationally.We have found the best opportunity for success comes from working strategically, using all our scientific, management, and partnership resources in unison. This document is not designed to serve as a comprehensive, all-encompassing strategy. Instead it is intended to identify a strategic direction for Forest Service programs spanning Research and Development, International Programs, State and Private Forestry, and the National Forest System. To that end, a multidisciplinary team of specialists, managers, and researchers developed this National Strategy and Implementation Plan for Invasive Species Management (national strategy). The strategy is predicated on the following elements: 1. Prevention—Stop invasive species before they arrive. 2. Early detection and rapid response—Find new infestations and eliminate them before they become established. 3. Control and management—Contain and reduce existing infestations. 4. Rehabilitation and restoration—Reclaim native habitats and ecosystems. Interwoven with these program elements is the need to employ a science-based approach,work collaboratively and expand our partnerships, apply a prioritized system for taking action, and improve our efficacy and accountability.This national strategy builds from existing field information, policy, strategic plans, and authorities from Forest Service program areas

Sharing Common Ground on Western Rangelands: Proceedings of a Livestock/Big Game Symposium

This proceedings includes 37 papers and posters presented at the Sharing Common Ground symposium. The information represents the progress made in livestock/big game management since the 1991 symposium with the theme of Seeking Common Ground. The broad range of topics includes the rangeland resource, the science of livestock/big game interactions, the human dimension, and the success stories from the seeking common ground partnership demonstration projects

Coniferous Forest Habitat Types of Northern Utah

A habitat type classification is presented for the coniferous forests of northern utah and adjacent areas of idaho and wyoming. The classification and descriptions are based on data from about 1,100 sample stands covering 6 years of reconnaissance sampling

Streamflow Summaries from Twelve Tributaries of Farmington Creek, Davis County Experimental Watershed, Northern Utah

The Farmington Creek watershed consists of 6,400 acres of forested and brush-covered lands on the west face of the Wasatch Mountains between Salt Lake City and Ogden. Streamflow data have been gathered from this stream as well as from most of its perennial tributaries for many years. Mean daily, monthly, and annual flows are tabulated for all years of record from the 12 gaged tributaries of farmington creek

Climatic regions as an indicator of forest coarse and fine woody debris carbon stocks in the United States

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Coarse and fine woody debris are substantial forest ecosystem carbon stocks; however, there is a lack of understanding how these detrital carbon stocks vary across forested landscapes. Because forest woody detritus production and decay rates may partially depend on climatic conditions, the accumulation of coarse and fine woody debris carbon stocks in forests may be correlated with climate. This study used a nationwide inventory of coarse and fine woody debris in the United States to examine how these carbon stocks vary by climatic regions and variables.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean coarse and fine woody debris forest carbon stocks vary by Köppen's climatic regions across the United States. The highest carbon stocks were found in regions with cool summers while the lowest carbon stocks were found in arid desert/steppes or temperate humid regions. Coarse and fine woody debris carbon stocks were found to be positively correlated with available moisture and negatively correlated with maximum temperature.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>It was concluded with only medium confidence that coarse and fine woody debris carbon stocks may be at risk of becoming net emitter of carbon under a global climate warming scenario as increases in coarse or fine woody debris production (sinks) may be more than offset by increases in forest woody detritus decay rates (emission). Given the preliminary results of this study and the rather tenuous status of coarse and fine woody debris carbon stocks as either a source or sink of CO₂, further research is suggested in the areas of forest detritus decay and production.</p

Forest Recreation for Profit: Self-Help Suggestions for Rural Areas Development

Excerpt from the report Purpose: This booklet is designed to show the woodland owner the multiple use forestry opportunities in commercial outdoor recreation developments. It also outlines for him the steps in converting the woodland property into income-producing campgrounds and picnic areas while his timber grows

Forest Recreation for Profit: Self-Help Suggestions for Rural Areas Development

Excerpt from the report Purpose: This booklet is designed to show the woodland owner the multiple use forestry opportunities in commercial outdoor recreation developments. It also outlines for him the steps in converting the woodland property into income-producing campgrounds and picnic areas while his timber grows