What is the Forest Vegetation Simulator?
The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) is a family of forest growth simulation models. It is a system of highly integrated analytical tools that is based upon a body of scientific knowledge developed from decades of natural resources research and experience. Since the development of the first model for northern Idaho in 1973, FVS has evolved into a collection of “variants” which represent…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator User Guides
These documents are available as user guides and background information for the simulator, related models, and programs. The variant overviews provide specific information about each variant.Select the appropriate accordion to expand. You can download the document directly from the links in the Document Title column.Common User GuidesDocument TitleFile DateType, SizeEssential FVS: A User’s Guide…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator Documents
Documentation (a variety of bulletins, users guides, manuals, and technical reports)User GuidesUser guides for the whole suite of FVS software. This includes the variant overviews.NewslettersThe FVS Newsletter provides updates, fixes, proposed changes, and/or topics of concern with FVS software.Insect and Pathogen ModelsExtensions and…
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Upgrading internet for agency, surrounding communities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Forest Service is making strides in upgrading its telecommunication infrastructure and bringing broadband internet to rural communities.A creative solution born of devastationHurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017 and caused significant damage to the entire island. Over 3 million people were without running water, power or reliable communication in the aftermath…
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Forest Vegetation Simulator
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Interagency Aviation Information Bulletins
Interagency (IAIB) and Forest Service (FSIB)IAIBs, FSIBs and Forest Service Regional Information Bulletins are orange bordered and published on an as needed basis. They are utilized to disseminate information regarding items such as changes to regulations or operating procedures that is important for field operations or reminders for proper procedures. An example is an airport closure or…