Experimental Forests and Ranges

In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Browse articles and spotlights on these unique research locations and learn more about the science being done there.

  • PDF Preview of the Spotlight on the Luquillo Experimental Forest
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Luquillo Experimental Forest

  • PDF preview of the Spotlight on an Experimental Forest and Range - Fernow Experimental Forest
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Fernow Experimental Forest

  • PDF Preview of the Spotlight on Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site

  • PDF Preview of Crossword for Food for the Soil
    Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, watersheds, and fish.

    Crossword – Food for the Soil

  • Cover of the 'Batter Up' monograph. The background image is a close up of a baseball glove and the inset image is a circular photo of a baseball player.
    In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of…

    Batter Up: Investigating What Type of Wood Makes the Best Baseball Bat

  • PDF preview of the 'Experimental Forest and Range Argonne Experimental Forest' Spotlight.
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Argonne Experimental Forest

  • PDF preview of 'Spotlight on an EFR: Black Hills Experimental Forest'.
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Black Hills Experimental Forest

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    In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help…

    Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: Is Climate Connected to Very Large Wildland Fires?

  • PDF preview of 'Spotlight on an EFR: Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest'.
    In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…

    Spotlight – Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest

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    To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows.…

    Standing On the Shoulders of Giants: How Well Do Big-Leaf Mahogany Trees Grow in Different Conditions?