Utah State University researchers provide the state with informed and unbiased expertise on Utah’s shared resources to clarify the impact of past and potential actions. Here are some of the many Institutes, Centers, and Programs helping to pave the way in Land research.
Berryman Institute
The Jack H. Berryman Institute (BI) is an international organization that publishes the only scientific journal dedicated to reporting research, management case studies, and policy perspectives designed to enhance human-wildlife interactions.
Forestry – Extension
USU Forestry Extension delivers current forestry related news, Utah Forest Factsheets, resources for tree identification, Utah Forest Newsletters, information on biomass utilization, Learn at Lunch Webinars, Restoring the West Conferences and more.
Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
The Institute focuses on tourism and outdoor recreation use; the social and economic tradeoffs of tourism and outdoor recreation; and the relationship between outdoor recreation and tourism and public land management practices and policies.
Rangelands – Extension
Utah’s Rangelands, operated by USU Extension, provides resources for rangeland managers or anyone interested learning more about rangelands in Utah. It provides information and links on best rangeland management practices.
The Consortium for Integrated Research in Western Mountains
The Consortium for Integrated Research in Western Mountains (CIRMOUNT) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary consortium dedicated to understanding climates and ecosystems of western North American mountains.
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
The Utah Agricultural Experiment Station (UAES) is part of a network of researchers and facilities at the nation’s land-grant universities and is committed to improving agriculture and natural resources for the people of Utah.
Utah Forest Restoration Institute
The Utah Forest Restoration (UFRI) informs management of fire risks and effects to improve forest resilience, offers training opportunities for Utah forest managers, and creates new ways for managers and researchers to collaborate.