Kevin M. Potter

Nonnative tree species have received less scientific attention than nonnative species in general, but when a forest is colonized by a nonnative tree species, the ecological effects can be significant as a change in tree species composition can alter the Read More …

For the last 20 years, researchers from North Carolina State University and the USDA Forest Service have cooperated annually to track the status and trends of forest health across the United States. The latest installment of the annual reports, sponsored Read More …

Genetic diversity is essential because it provides a basis for adaptation and resilience to environmental stress and change. The fundamental importance of genetic variation is reflected by its inclusion in criteria and indicator (C&I) systems used to track forest sustainability Read More …

Every year, the USDA Forest Service Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) program tracks changing forest conditions, including national assessments as well as focused regional analysis. The resulting report is the only national summary of forest health undertaken on an annual basis. Read More …

Plant seeds are the crucial starting point for innumerable conservation projects, from backyard butterfly gardens to large reforestation projects. For the USDA Forest Service and its many partners, tree, shrub, and herbaceous plants’ seeds and seedlings are needed in large Read More …