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117658 1 (1982-02-26)

handle is hein.gao/gaobacxug0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 CUN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVIStON February 26, 1982 Mr. R. Max Peterson Chief, U.S. Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250 Dear Mr. Peterson: 117658 SUBJECT: Further Efforts Needed to Ensure Best Use of Research Findings We have made a limited review of the results of actions taken by the Forest Service to obtain the best use of research findings. Since our 1972 report to the Congress on this subject 1/, the For- est Service has made a number of organizational and procedural changes to increase the use of research findings in the management of lands and resources. While much progress has been made, our work showed a need for the Forest Service to take further steps to ensure the best use of research findings. As discussed in detail in the enclosure, we found that a more systematic approach, with accountability, is needed in obtain- ing information on the use and utility of research findings. The annual reports of research results prepared by research project leaders and other management levels do not always specifically identify the benefits that land managers have obtained and can expect to obtain from use of research findings. The regional foresters and area directors do not systematically provide mean- ingful information to station directors on the extent of use of the research findings by Federal and other land managers, or whether there are problems which may be limiting or impairing the use of the research results. As a result, project leaders, station directors, and other levels of Forest Service management do not have all of the information needed to adequately identify and expand all possible opportunities for obtaining better use of research findings or, where the need is indicated, to refocus ongoing research to maximize benefits to land managers. 1/ Report to the Congress, The Forest Service Needs to Ensure that The Best Possible Use Is Made Of Its Research Program Findings, B-125053, January 6, 1972 (021980) J22e§3iU~7

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