McIntire-Stennis

A McIntire-Stennis project is a 5-year broad research plan that focuses on advancing forestry research through three primary objectives: 1. Enhancing research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; 2. Training future forestry scientists; and 3. Integrating other disciplines into forestry research. This funding supports a program of state forestry research and trained forest scientists to conduct needed research under the following research topics:

  1. Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest.
  2. Management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow and to protect resources against floods and erosion.
  3. Management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife.
  4. Management of forest lands for outdoor recreation.
  5. Protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents.
  6. Utilization of wood and other forest products.
  7. Development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products.

Each McIntire-Stennis project proposal undergoes an internal peer review process, endorsed by unit administrator, ABR Directors, and is submitted to the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for final review and approval.