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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad.
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We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
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Displaying 16 - 20 of 36Shifts and future trends in the forest resources of the Central Hardwood Region
Forests in the Central Hardwood region are undergoing change in terms of area, volume, species composition, and forest structure. These forests are dominated by deciduous species; are increasing their average stand size, volume, and age; and, are experiencing woody plant species replacement as shade intolerant species are being replaced by more shade tolerant species. As changes progress, concerns are being raised regarding the potential for these lands to produce the wide array of benefits associated with timberland.
Linking land quality, agricultural productivity, and food security
Land ownership dynamics in the Big Elk Valley in Oregon during the 20th century
tools, techniques, and trainingWriting forest stewardship plans [electronic resource]