Forestry

• National Agroforestry Center
  The latest in agroforestry practices and technologies. Information and publications are available on the six major agroforestry practices: silvopastures, alley cropping, windbreaks and shelterbelts, forest farming, forest riparian buffers, and specialty practices. The National Agroforestry Center is a joint USDA-Forest Service and NRCS effort.

• Agroforestry for Farms and Ranches
  NRCS Technical Note describing tree and shrub practices in sustained agricultural systems.

• National Forestry Manual
  The National Forestry Manual (NFM) describes forest policy within the Natural Resources Conservation Service and complements the General Manual.

• National Forestry Handbook
  The National Forestry Handbook (NFH) provides informational material to assist NRCS personnel in the planning and application of forestry and agroforestry practices on nonfederal forestland throughout the United States.

• Windbreaks
  A series of publications designed to aid the private landowner in the use of windbreaks for conservation and improved agricultural production.

• Forest Incentive Program (FIP)
  A cost share program to assist qualifying landowners with establishing and improving their forests.

• State of the Land: Forest Land
  Maps and analysis

• Forestry Economic Models

• Forestry Links

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Forestry/Agroforestry State Contacts and National Specialists (40 KB)
Complete listing of all NRCS forestry/agroforestry experts across the United States