The Forest Products Laboratory's mission is to identify and conduct innovative wood and fiber utilization research that contributes to conservation and productivity of the forest resource, thereby sustaining forests, the economy, and quality of life.
Integral to the mission and strategic plans and goals of the United States Department of Agriculture and directly aligned with the mission and emerging research areas of the US Forest Service Strategic Plan, Forest Products Laboratory Leadership and Scientists ensure that the needs of society are being met through the focusing of its research initiatives in the 5 research emphasis areas that are defined as:
The mutual strategies and goals outlined in these plans ensure that the driving forces affecting our world and lives are being addressed through the research that Forest Products Laboratory is conducting.
Featured Publication
- The Wood Handbook offers essential information on wood as an engineering material. It details the properties of wood and wood-based products, focusing on aspects important to architects and engineers. The handbook also covers design considerations and practical applications of wood and wood-based products.
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Forest Products Laboratory Tour - September 2024
–Registration is required. Tours are limited to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis.
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