Priest River
Experimental Forest marks 100 years
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September 4, 2011 |
 The
100th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service’s
Priest River Experimental Forest (PREF) will
take place October 6-8, 2011.
PREF, located in northern Idaho near the town of
Priest River, was established following the
devastating wildfires of 1910 to conduct
research on forest health, fire, weather and
more. Today, it remains a premier center of
scientific studies for managing Rocky Mountain
forests. Research results help land managers
throughout the Rockies and beyond make wise
resource decisions.
This celebration of a “Century of Science” has a
variety of interesting and educational
activities and is open to anyone who would like
to attend. Attendees must register online at
www.fs.fed.us/rmrs/pref-anniversary no later
than September 16. The program includes:
• Thursday, October 6 - opening ceremonies, bus
tours of research sites, and a no-host social
hour followed by a catered dinner with
entertainment that evening. Registration
materials may be picked up at the headquarters
starting at noon.
• Friday, October 7, and Saturday morning,
October 8 - reviews of research that has been
conducted at PREF and a number of
demonstrations. Topics include watershed
research, genetics and insects, forest
management and soil studies, weather, and fire
in the forest landscape. Each of these themes
will be accompanied by walking tours of relevant
sites with the headquarters area. Saturday
afternoon, October 8, is open to all with tours
of the headquarters and the historic buildings
and does not require registration.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for
those who requested the meals when registering
online. For more information, including the
program, lodging, and activities in and around
Priest River, visit the website:
www.fs.fed.us/rmrs/experimental-forests/priest-river-century-of-science.
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