Reports and Publications
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Forest Resources of the United States, 2022: A Technical Document Supporting the Forest Service 2020 RPA Assessment
This General Technical Report provides the most recent information about U.S. forest resources based on the Forest Service's Forest Inventory and Analysis program and is a key supporting document for the Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment. It includes resource data tables that present estimates of forest area, volume, mortality, growth, removals, timber products output, and more within the context of changes since 1953.
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Field Guide for Tree Risk Assessments and Hazard Tree Mitigation on Developed Recreation Sites, Worksites, and Road Systems in Oregon and Washington Forests
Assessing and mitigating risks posed by hazard trees improves the safety of forest users and workers. This field guide proposes a framework that can be applied nationally to any forested landscape. It also provides detailed information on the most common tree species and diseases found in Oregon and Washington. Updated from the 2016 version, this edition includes new photos and the latest best practices for assessing and managing trees at risk of harming people or damaging property.