Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC)

The Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) conducts studies in the western states and Canadian provinces primarily, but not exclusively, the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West. The Center works extensively in rangelands and Douglas-fir forests, but also other ecosystems including sagebrush regions, deserts, and mountain lakes. Key areas of research include evaluating silvicultural techniques, determining the effects of contaminants on aquatic and terrestrial species, and tracking the status and trends of the Bald Eagle, pygmy rabbit, western pond turtle, and other wildlife.

777 NW 9th St., Suite 400
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-750-1030
Fax: 541-750-1069
http://fresc.usgs.gov/

Samples of Ecosystems-related research at FRESC:

• Biological Research on Fire in the West. Fact Sheet. Download the File. (460 KB, PDF--get Adobe Reader) (West, California, Sierra Nevada, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Great Basin, Mojave desert, Sonoran desert) (also related to Arid Lands; Fire; Forests; Grasslands; Invasive Species; Urban Expansion)
  
  
• Climatic Variability, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Disturbance in Mountain Protected Areas: Assessing the Vulnerability of Natural Resources
  
  
• Conservation of Sagebrush Ecosystems and Wildlife
  
  
• Effect of Fire and Herbicides on Microphytic Crust Dynamics in High Desert Ecosystems (Oregon, Idaho) (also related to Arid Lands; Fire)
  
  
• Evaluating Public Responses to Wildland Fuels Management (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah) (also related to Fire)
  
  
• Exploring Fire Effects on Amphibian Communties (California, Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon) (also related to Fire)
  
  
• The Impact of Climate on the Physics, Hydrology and Biogeochemistry of Crater Lake, Oregon
  

• Interactions of Cattle Grazing and Climate on Semi-Arid Ecosystem Functions (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Intermountain West, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Western U.S.) (also related to Arid Lands; Global Change; Urban Expansion)
  

• Restoration of Native Grasses After Control of Perennial Pepperweed (also related to Rivers, Streams, & Lakes)

• Standardized Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Monitoring Protocols (also related to Fire)
  

• Understanding Our Changing Forests. Fact Sheet. Download the File. (13,398 KB, PDF--get Adobe Reader) (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) (also related to Global Change; Fire; Forests)
  

• Western Great Basin Wetlands Biodiversity Initiative (also related to Arid Lands; Wetlands)
  
  
• Wyoming Sagebrush Fire (Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge, Great Basin, Oregon) (also related to Fire)

	More Research Samples from: Contaminant Biology Program Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program Invasive Species Program Wildlife: Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program