UFRI

Utah Forest Restoration Institute

UFRI is hiring! We are looking for field crews for our 2026 summer forest monitoring program. Current USU students are encouraged to apply through this link.

About Us

Utah’s landscapes are shaped by wildfire and other natural disturbances that impact ecosystems and communities. The Utah Forest Restoration Institute (UFRI), based at Utah State University, provides relevant, timely, practical science about forest and fire management to improve the health of Utah’s unique forests and woodlands. As Utah’s central hub for science-based, actionable knowledge about forest management and restoration, UFRI serves as a bridge between science and implementation, and is a trusted source of information for managers, policymakers, and the public.

Mount Pleasant, Utah landscape photo shows mountains in the background and rocks and shrubs in the foreground.

UFRI researcher stands in mountain field collecting data.

Mission

The mission of the Utah Forest Restoration Institute is to collaboratively develop and deliver objective science to managers, policymakers, and communities to inform the management of healthy, fire-resilient, and climate-adapted forests and woodlands.

Vision

The Utah Forest Restoration Institute envisions healthy, resilient forests and woodlands that thrive in the face of environmental change, supported by the collaborative efforts of people, institutions, and communities in Utah.

Mule deer looks at camera while standing in tall grass.

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