Mcintire-stennis funds forestry research under the following research topics: 1) reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; 2)…

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded the University of Connecticut $213,090 on October 1, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Research program (CFDA 10.202), a McIntire-Stennis formula grant supporting forestry research, education, and workforce development.

The award funds practical research projects focused on forests and forestry across urban to rural areas, including observational and experimental forestry and forest ecosystem studies, assessments of ecosystem service provisioning and the effects of management practices and policies, and assessment of the human dimensions of forest management, conservation, and policy-making. Research topics encompass reforestation and timber management, watershed and erosion protection, forage and wildlife habitat production, outdoor recreation on forest lands, forest protection against fire and disease, wood and forest product utilization, and sound forest management policies.

The University of Connecticut's Office Sponsored Programs, administering the award through its research administration function at the Storrs, Connecticut campus, will deliver peer-reviewed scientific research and publications, outreach and extension-focused materials for forestry and resource management professionals and stakeholders, training of graduate students in forestry and related fields, and public and professional-facing media on project results. Intended beneficiaries include woodland owners, forestry and resource management professionals, local and regional forestry organizations, and state and federal agencies.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027. Per program policy, funds may carry over at up to 50 percent of the FY 2025 allocation into FY 2026, with carryover funds fully expended by September 30, 2026.

Mcintire-stennis funds forestry research under the following research topics: 1) reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; 2) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; 3) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; 4) management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; 5) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; 6) utilization of wood and other forest products; 7) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products. State agricultural experiment station (SAES) funded mcintire-stennis activities include practical research projects focused on forests and forestry across urban to rural areas. Research activities include observational and experiment AL forestry and forest ecosystem studies, assessments of ecosystem service provisioning and the effects of management practices and policies, and assessment of the human dimensions of forest management, conservation, and policy-making.SAES projects result in peer-reviewed scientific research and publications, outreach and extension-focused materials for forestry and other land management professionals and stakeholders based on those research outcomes, training of graduate students in forestry and related fields, and public and professional-facing media on project results. Intended beneficiaries for our mcintire-stennis projects include woodland owners and public beneficiaries of forest ecosystem services, forestry and other resource management professionals, local and regional forestry and land management/conservation organizations, as well as state and federal agencies.