Montana Forest Conservation Experiment Station

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The Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station is the research unit of the University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation. MFCES pursues a wide variety of research and development efforts supported by many different partners. Broad-based research programs and excellent research faculty combine with unique research facilities to create an environment that fosters excellence in natural resource science.

MFCES is devoted to the scientific investigation of natural resources and their management. Its research and publications enhance public understanding of forestry and conservation, and contribute to the wise use of our nation's forage, water, timber, wildlife, recreation, wilderness, and amenity resources.

Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (RM-CESU) is a cooperative venture between 11 leading academic programs in the Rocky Mountain Region and 7 Federal land management and natural resource research organizations serving the region. The University of Montana serves as host to the RM-CESU. To date the United States had been divided into 12 biogeographic regions, each to be served by a distinct CESU, with all regions connected in one National Network. The overriding goal of the CESU Network is to improve the scientific base for managing federal lands by providing resource managers with high-quality scientific research, technical assistance, and education.

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