About the RPA Assessment
The Resources Planning Act (RPA) Assessment provides the most comprehensive analysis of the status and trends of America's forests, rangelands, wildlife, and associated natural resources.
Our Mission
To provide policymakers, land managers, researchers, and the public with authoritative information on the condition and trends of renewable resources on all forests and rangelands in the United States.
The RPA Assessment examines current conditions, recent trends, and projections for the next 50 years across multiple resource areas including forests, water, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and rangelands.
Our History
Over 50 years of providing critical information for natural resource planning.
RPA Established
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act establishes the requirement for periodic assessments.
First Digital Assessment
The RPA Assessment begins incorporating digital data and computer modeling.
Climate Integration
Climate change scenarios are formally integrated into all RPA projections.
Enhanced Data Portal
Launch of improved data access tools and visualization capabilities.
Next Generation Portal
This portal represents the next evolution in making RPA data accessible to all users.
About This Portal
The RPA Data Portal is designed to make RPA Assessment data more accessible and useful for a wide range of users. Whether you're a land manager looking for local trends, a researcher analyzing national patterns, or a policymaker exploring future scenarios, this portal provides the tools you need.
Get in Touch
Have questions about the RPA Assessment or this data portal? We'd love to hear from you.