A program to help bring research results into practice by developing cutting edge technologies and field operation methods that provide field specialists with tools to restore and protect America's forests.
A component of the Biological Control Program designed to develop methods and technologies that address the spread and impacts of invasive forest pests.
Gir Forest National Park is among India's most famous national parks, and it is the only place after Africa where you can see lions roaming in the wild. It is located 65 km away from the Junagarh district of Gujarat. It was declared a national park on 18th September 1965 by the Nawabs of Junagarh and the reason behind this is; to provide protection and conservation to Asiatic lions. The National Park is spread over an area of 1415 Square kilometres and is adjoining to Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests.
Gir National Park is among the biggest animal sanctuary in India, and it is also named Sasan Gir.
Flora
According to the census done in 2006, there are over 500 different plant species in Gir national park, and with time numbers are increasing.
The forest is also one of the best places for biological research and is the major source of income for the local government. Every year they make an income of around 10 million Dollars by selling green grass and woods for fuel.
Fauna
Talking about fauna species in the Gir National Park currently, there are around 38 distinct species of mammals, over 300 birds, and 3000 species of insects. The biggest among all animals are carnivores like Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Hyna, Asiatic wildcats, and many others.
The herbivores category includes chital, nilgai, sambar, blackbuck, etc. It is also famous for the reptiles like the mugger crocodile, Indian cobra, tortoise, and monitor lizard.
In the past few years, due to the continuous and effective government efforts, the counting of Asiatic Lion increased from 400 hundred to 650.
Currently, the population of lions in Gir national park is around 600, of which 120 are male, 235 are female, and 245 are sub-adult lions.
Gir Forest National Park is among India's most famous national parks, and it is the only place after Africa where you can see lions roaming in the wild. It is located 65 km away from the Junagarh district of Gujarat. It was declared a national park on 18th September 1965 by the Nawabs of Junagarh and the reason behind this is; to provide protection and conservation to Asiatic lions. The National Park is spread over an area of 1415 Square kilometres and is adjoining to Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests.
Gir National Park is among the biggest animal sanctuary in India, and it is also named Sasan Gir.
Flora
According to the census done in 2006, there are over 500 different plant species in Gir national park, and with time numbers are increasing.
The forest is also one of the best places for biological research and is the major source of income for the local government. Every year they make an income of around 10 million Dollars by selling green grass and woods for fuel.
Fauna
Talking about fauna species in the Gir National Park currently, there are around 38 distinct species of mammals, over 300 birds, and 3000 species of insects. The biggest among all animals are carnivores like Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Hyna, Asiatic wildcats, and many others.
The herbivores category includes chital, nilgai, sambar, blackbuck, etc. It is also famous for the reptiles like the mugger crocodile, Indian cobra, tortoise, and monitor lizard.
In the past few years, due to the continuous and effective government efforts, the counting of Asiatic Lion increased from 400 hundred to 650.
Currently, the population of lions in Gir national park is around 600, of which 120 are male, 235 are female, and 245 are sub-adult lions.
Ten years ago, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this holiday to honor and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. You can celebrate by taking a walk in your favorite forest or taking action to protect the forests you love.
The new Southern Forest Outlook report on water is designed to inform forest sector decisionmakers and the interested public about observed trends, anticipated futures, and critical issues based on authoritative synthesis and interpretation of existing science, data, and 50-year projections.
The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) is a family of models used for predicting forest stand dynamics (tree growth, mortality, regeneration, management, disturbance, etc.) throughout the United States. The Forest Health Assessment and Applied Sciences Team supports a variety of insect and pathogen models that allow FVS users to incorporate forest pest disturbances into their FVS projections.
The family of FVS models comprises 20 different geographic variants, each calibrated to local conditions. Insect and disease models for FVS are developed and maintained in partnership with Forest Health Protection and the Forest Management Service Center. The models take one of two forms: (1) FVS model extensions, which are integrated into and interact directly with the base FVS model, or (2) keyword component (kcp) files, which contain FVS keywords instructing the base FVS model to perform specific calculations and activities (such as mortality) during a simulation. Availability of insect and disease models varies by FVS variant, as summarized below.
Image represents a stand of Douglas-fir in the Fremont National Forest as simulated with the South Central Oregon Northeastern California variant of the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) and the Dwarf Mistletoe Model. View animation (Opens in new window/tab)
African forest elephants roam the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa where they subsist largely on a diet of fruit. They shape forests by dispersing fruit and seeds, browsing, and creating an extensive trail network.
The maps are an integration of various sources, reviewed by regional authorities. They are intended to display the biological extent of major damage agents, or the range over which they have been a managerial concern.
A forest is so much more than trees. Not only does it serve as a place of refuge for humans and habitat for many species, it also provides economic benefits. According to the American Forest and Paper Association, the forest products industry accounts for approximately 4.5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing gross domestic product, manufactures approximately $190 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women.
Research at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wis. helps further USDA goals and provides advanced alternatives to many products, services, and energy sources in use today. Strategic research areas include: advanced composites, advanced structures, forest biorefinery, nanotechnology, and woody biomass.
