INTERMOUNTAIN RESEARCH STATION 



The lnternx)untain Research Station provides scientific knowledge 

 and technology to improve management, protection, and use of the 

 forests and rangelands of the Intermountain West. Research is 

 designed to meet the needs of National Forest managers, Federal and 

 State agencies, industry, academic institutions, public and private 

 organizations, and individuals. Results of research are made available 

 through publications, symposia, workshops, training sessions, and 

 personal contacts. 



The InternrHDuntain Research Station territory includes Montana, 

 Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and western Wyoming. Eighty-five percent of the 

 lands in the Station area, about 231 million acres, are classified as 

 forest or rangeland. They include grasslands, deserts, shrublands, 

 alpine areas, and forests. They provide fiber for forest industries, 

 minerals and fossil fuels for energy and industrial development, water 

 for domestic and industrial consumption, forage for livestock and 

 wildlife, and recreation opportunities for millions of visitors. 



Several Station units conduct research in additional western States, 

 or have missions that are national or international in scope. 



Station latx)ratories are located in: 



Boise, Idaho 



Bozeman, Montana (in cooperation with Montana State University) 

 Logan, Utah (in cooperation with Utah State University) 

 Missoula, Montana (in cooperation with the University of Montana) 

 Moscow, Idaho (in cooperation with the University of Idaho) 

 Ogden, Utah 



Provo, Utah (in cooperation with Brigham Young University) 



Reno, Nevada (in cooperation with the University of Nevada) 



USDA policy prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national 

 origin, sex, age, religion, or handicapping condition. Any person who 

 believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related 

 activity should immediately contact the Secretary of Agriculture, 

 Washington, DC 20250. 



■irU.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1989-RI-065-89/3102 



