The Forest Service supports projects, tools, and partnerships that advance work in key research areas.
Urban Forest Assessments
Forest Service R&D assesses the state of the Nation’s forests through satellite technology in combination with field sampling, providing information on urban tree canopy distribution, species composition and health, and urban tree benefits.
Decision Tools
Forest Service R&D develops education and decision tools to support urban natural resources stewardship and green infrastructure planning.
Environmental Justice
The Forest Service is working with cities and conservation partners to address environmental justice issues affecting urban communities throughout the United States.
Urban Wildlife
The Forest Service delivers science that supports native wildlife habitat and healthy wildlife populations in urban areas.
Baltimore Wood Project
The Forest Service is helping the City of Baltimore rebuild and revitalize distressed neighborhoods using an abundant, renewable resource – wood.
