Please note that in 2009, csrees and the USDA identified these key issues facing forest management today: ecological restoration; CA tastrophe management; valuing and trading ecological services;…

Please note that in 2009, csrees and the USDA identified these key issues facing forest management today: ecological restoration; CA tastrophe management; valuing and trading ecological services; energy conservation, biomass energy and BIO-based materials development; forest fragmentation; carbon sequestration and climate change; and ways of fostering healthy forests and a globally competitive forest resources sector. They further identified the following issues of high research priority: science of integration (ecosystem or landscape approaches including interdisciplinary multi-state projects); forest ecosystem services; human attitudes and behaviors; conflict, uncertainty, and decision-making; technological advancements (biotechnology, nanotechnology, and geospatial technology), productivity, and forest applications; and urban ecosystems. The following core program areas were also outlined in the 1962 act: 1. Reforestation and management of land for timber and other products; 2. Management of forest watersheds to improve water flow and protect against erosion; 3. Management of forest and rangelands for forage production and improvement of wildlife habitat; 4. Management of forest land for outdoor recreation; 5. Protection of forest land against fire, insects, disease and other destructive agents; 6. Utilization of wood and other forest products; 7. Development of sound policies for management, marketing and harvesting of forest products; 8. Other studies necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources. The extent to which proposals address these priority areas will be considered in making funding decisions.