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Natural Resources Inventory & Analysis Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota

North Central Research Station
 1992 Folwell Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 649-5130

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North Central Research Station

The North Central Research Station (NCRS) conducts research in support of the Forest Service mission to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of people.  As part of this mission, the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program collects and analyzes data to monitor the nation’s forests and woodlands. 

The National Resources Inventory (NRI) program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) monitors the state of the nation’s soils resources, especially on agricultural and range lands.  Although measurement methods and sampling frames are very different, both programs are developing annual inventory systems to better detect trends land use and ecosystem health, evaluate effectiveness of public policies, guide sustainable development, and forecast alternative future conditions.  This NRIAI position is assigned to the NCRS to technically coordinate projects that explore potential synergies by combining FIA and NRI data. 

The Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit conducts periodic forest resource inventories and evaluations to:

  • Collect and compile forest resource data for periodic national, regional, and state assessments.
  • Analyze past, current, and projected trends of forest resources as they affect the Region's economic and social well being.
  • Relate the use of forest resources to resource supplies, and develop new and improved statistical designs.
  • Conduct special analyses of specific resource issues and concerns.
Veronica (Roni) C. Lessard of the Natural Resources Inventory and Analysis Institute (NRIAI ) is located within and works with the Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit at the North Central Research Station.

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