PFC Priority Areas

1. Support the advancement of new technologies and technology transfer/adaptation
   • PFC is committed to the advancement of new technologies and science-based decision support to guide environmental management decisions and policy making.
   • Through recognized expertise in the fields of remote sensing, geoinformatics, operational
     research and ecology, the PFC provides high quality and reliable information needed to promote sustainable landscape outcomes to forests, wetland, meadows and wildlife habitats.
   • 2030 Goal: accelerate the transfer and adaptation of new technologies. Action areas: we aim to utilize and expand PFC resources by accessing non-traditional research funding through outreach and partnerships with decision makers.
2. Maintain and grow trusted research partnerships and strong collaborations
   • PFC supports innovative, applied science through short- and longer-term research partnerships and programs that build upon the original PFC funding and vision.
   • With a strong advanced technology focus and highly collaborative and inclusive research environment, our related goal is to foster and grow collaborations within the PFC, SEFS community and external partners where there are common interests and opportunities to share and pool expertise and resources.
   • Through long-term partnerships with decisionmakers and practitioners, PFC pursues advanced technology solutions, decision support, and research findings that are highly relevant and accessible to land stewards, managers and policy makers.
   • Our work includes respectful engagement of Tribes, including commitment to Tribal data sovereignty and Indigenous Knowledge.
   • 2030 Goal: focus on co-development with our partners, collaborators and stakeholders. Action areas: we aim to create new knowledge through co-production and collaborations with decision makers, resource managers and Tribal community members.
3. Produce effective, accessible, and reliable science communication
   • To support high quality and reliable science findings and decision support, PFC is committed to effective, accessible, and reliable communication of science findings.
   • Our research is presented at international, national and local conferences and published in appropriate peer-reviewed journals as a means for assuring independent review of the quality of the research program.
   • Datasets and our code (software) are fully documented with analysis scripts and metadata to support repeatability and peer review.
   • As a resource for continuing education and to translate actionable science to decisionmakers, PFC information and products are also disseminated through technical reports, articles, fact sheets and workshops focused on applications and public information. Moreover, many of the PFC scientists serve local to international advisory boards.
   • 2030 Goal: enhance the dissemination of our data products, webtools and science communication. Action areas: we aim to continue to contribute to peer reviewed literature and other engagement and innovative forms of knowledge transfer and lead as a key source of scientific and technical information.
4. Train the next generation of scientists and leaders
   • The PFC is committed to empowering and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
   • As part of this commitment, the PFC recruits and trains undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students and scientific staff.
   • PFC also supports numerous national and international scientist exchanges.
   • 2030 Goal: harness empowerment and mentorship to create leaders in the private, public, academic and non-profit sectors. Action areas: we aim to support peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing inside and outside of the PFC and ensure that PFC faculty, students and staff have professional development opportunities focused on training, mentoring and teaching.