In 2024, our researchers published hundreds of papers aiming to understand southern forest ecosystems and address these threats. We’ve rounded up some important projects of the year to showcase this science and the benefits for southern forest ecosystems, mangers, and landowners.

The new Southern Forest Outlook report on water is designed to inform forest sector decisionmakers and the interested public about observed trends, anticipated futures, and critical issues based on authoritative synthesis and interpretation of existing science, data, and 50-year projections.

The fifth season of Fueling Collaboration begins on December 12. Fueling Collaboration is a series of virtual panel discussions designed to bring people together – practitioners, researchers, and wildland fire professionals. Topics this season include prescribed fire and social acceptance, terrestrial laser scanning, and prescribed fire in wetlands and grasslands.