# 1 Congressional findings
See References in Text note below.
16 U.S.C. 1600[^1]16 U.S.C. 2001
It is recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the resources of the Nation’s forest and related rangelands. The production, protection, and utilization of the forest resources depend on strong technological advances and continuing development of the knowledge necessary to increase the efficiency of forestry practices and to extend the benefits that flow from forest and related rangelands. It is recognized that the total forestry research efforts of the several State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government are more fully effective if there is close coordination between such programs, and it is further recognized that forestry schools are especially vital in the training of research workers in forestry. It is also recognized that the provisions of this subchapter are essential to assist in providing the research background that undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 [ et seq.], the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 [ et seq.].
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 87–788, § 1, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 806; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1441(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1320.)
## Editorial Notes
### References in Text
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, referred to in text, is , , , which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1600 et seq.) of chapter 36 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
The Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, referred to in text, is , , , which was classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1671 et seq.) of chapter 36 of this title, and subsequently was omitted from the Code pursuant to , set out as an Effective and Termination Dates note under .
The Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, referred to in text, is , , , which is classified generally to chapter 40 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
### Amendments
1981— inserted provision relating to recognition that provisions of this subchapter are essential to assist in providing the research background that undergirds the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977.
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by effective , see , set out as an Effective Date note under , Agriculture.
### Short Title
, , , as amended, which is classified generally to this subchapter, is popularly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962” and also as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”.
### Reaffirmation of McIntire-Stennis Research Program
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