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Research Focus

Carbon Science - The NorthSTAR Program finds reliable answers to carbon-related questions and develops the tools that allow users to use their own information to produce customized, scientifically credible reports detailing future forest conditions and recommendations.

Decision Support - Northern Research Station scientists are developing tools to help forest managers understand what is happening now with their forests and evaluate future options that meet their management objectives.

Environmental Literacy - Nationwide, organizations and agencies are restructuring environmental education programs to reach past traditional activities that increase environmental awareness towards activities and programs that actually affect change. Research has a role to play in this effort.

Urban Natural Resources - Northern Research Station scientists are developing tools and information that help community planners quantify the value of trees and open space and make decisions that protect them.