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Jim Reaves served as Deputy Chief from 2010-2015. During this time, Forest Service Research and Development analyzed and summarized research…
Jim Reaves served as Deputy Chief from 2010-2015. During this time, Forest Service Research and Development analyzed and summarized research to support the restoration of western forests.
Robert Lewis was deputy chief from 1997-2003. During this time, Forest Service Research and Development continued to diversify its research…
Robert Lewis was deputy chief from 1997-2003. During this time, Forest Service Research and Development continued to diversify its research program and increased the use of innovative research technology.
Under Sesco’s leadership, Forest Service Research and Development increased collaboration with the National Forest System to improve ecosystem and landscape…
Under Sesco’s leadership, Forest Service Research and Development increased collaboration with the National Forest System to improve ecosystem and landscape management.
John Ohman served as deputy chief from 1986-1989. During this time the Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of…
John Ohman served as deputy chief from 1986-1989. During this time the Forest Ecosystems and Atmospheric Pollution Research Act of 1988 directed an increase in forest inventories that relate to...
Buckman promoted basic research in Research and Development, supported research into the effects of air pollution and forest decline, and…
Buckman promoted basic research in Research and Development, supported research into the effects of air pollution and forest decline, and improved efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of forest-related research.
Three entomology research programs were particularly supported during Dickerman’s tenure. The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth), Southern…
Three entomology research programs were particularly supported during Dickerman’s tenure. The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth), Southern pine beetle, and tussock moth were causing natural resource problems,...
The 1970s was known as the “environmental decade.” Arnold’s goal was “to move forestry research to the cutting edge of…
The 1970s was known as the “environmental decade.” Arnold’s goal was “to move forestry research to the cutting edge of environmental policy.”
Jemison led Forest Service Research and Development in establishing a Wilderness Management Research Unit in 1967 in Missoula, MT, following…
Jemison led Forest Service Research and Development in establishing a Wilderness Management Research Unit in 1967 in Missoula, MT, following the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964.
Harper advocated for a strong outdoor recreation research program. In 1958, Senators Hayden and Stennis backed the Outdoor Recreation Resources…
Harper advocated for a strong outdoor recreation research program. In 1958, Senators Hayden and Stennis backed the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission. Strong support for the Forest Service outdoor recreation...
Kotok was the Deputy Chief from 1944-1951. Post World War II was a time of U.S. domestic growth. The National…
Kotok was the Deputy Chief from 1944-1951. Post World War II was a time of U.S. domestic growth. The National Housing Authority called for nearly 3 million new homes by...