Marks 70 years of Pacific islands forestry research

A Senate resolution celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and its research on Pacific ecosystems.

• The institute has served the Pacific region since 1956, starting under the Secretary of Agriculture
• Congress established it as an institute in the 1990 Farm Bill
• Its studies include Rapid Ohia Death on Ohia trees and invasive strawberry guava in Hawaiian rainforest
• The Senate reaffirms support for its ongoing operations and staff

Adopted by the Senate

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