The Intermountain Research Station provides scientific knowledge and technology to im- 

 prove 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 indi- 

 viduals. Results of research are made available through publications, symposia, workshops, 

 training sessions, and personal contacts. 



The Intermountain 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 con- 

 sumption, 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 laboratories 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, reli- 

 gion, 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. 



