Double Sampling for Stratification USDA Forest Service Fs Fed Form

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Hi, I'm Sjana Schanning, an ecologist with the USDA Forest Service's Forest Inventory and Analysis Program, and I'm here with an introduction to FIA. The Forest Inventory & Analysis is often referred to as "the Nation's Tree Census." For nearly 80 years, we have collected, analyzed, and reported on data about the Nation's forests. Our woods are a vital part of the environment and people's jobs. An estimated 900,000 people work in the forest products industry. FIA data helps to understand whether our current practices are sustainable enough to support our forests well into the future. The data is also used for research on topics ranging from wildlife habitat to wildland fire danger. You might be watching this video because you got a letter or a phone call from an FIA crew asking to access your property to take some measurements. By giving them your permission, you can help ensure that we have an accurate report of the forest resources in the U.S. Why do we need to conduct forest invento