Land Resources

Describes research and technical assistance in these topic areas: erosion by wind and water, maintaining and enhancing soil quality, water quality and quantity, plant condition and health, and wildlife habitat.

Acts as a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship.

Contains reports and data compiled by the Major Land Uses series: the longest running, most comprehensive accounting of all major uses of public and private land in the United States. Includes estimates relating to cropland, grassland, forest, and urban areas.

Contains annual reports on various aspects of land use including: commercial uses, recreation, cultural heritage, public health, safety, and resource protection.

Collects information about wilderness areas including maps, publications, legislative information, and a photo gallery.

Gives information about this organization's efforts to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land.

Gives information about this organization's efforts to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land.

Provides data resources with a special emphasis on natural features relevant to agriculture, such as ecology, natural resources, and human-environment interactions. Includes materials on landforms and topography, soils, hydrology, environmental hazards, agricultural activities, wildlife, and natural resource management.

Presents data on the numbers of people involved in fishing, hunting, and other wildlife-associated recreation in the United States.