Central National Technology Support Center
Central National Technology Support Center
The Central National Technology Support Center (CNTSC) for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is located in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the Director's Office, staff members include a Technology Transfer and Assistance Team comprising a wide array of technical discipline specialists and three national technology teams responsible for acquiring and developing science-based technology. The three national teams are the Grazing Lands Team, Wetland Team, and Wildlife Team.
The multidisciplinary Technology Transfer and Assistance Team (Technical Assistance Team) provides direct technical assistance both to the 15 central states and nationally. The technical expertise of the team is both varied and extensive (CNTSC Technical Expertise Directory). The team acquires and develops new technology, develops and maintains national technical standards and references, and builds collaboration and partnerships for technology support and training.
The National Grazing Lands Team provides technical leadership for ecologically based technology development in all areas of grazing lands management and conservation. NRCS personnel, conservation partners, landowners and managers all benefit from the use of these technical tools and standards. Developed technology with widespread application includes Ecological Site Descriptions, Forage Suitability Group Descriptions, Rangeland Health Assessments, Pasture Condition Scoring, and other nationally developed tools. Transfer of technology includes technical references, works shops, symposia and web based interactions. ... More Info on NRCS Grazing Lands, Range and Pasture...
The National Wetland Team develops, adapts, and disseminates wetland science and technology to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands. NRCS, conservation partners, and Federal Agency Committees are supported in the Team’s development, interpretation, and application of wetland science. The Wetland Team's technology delivery includes technical consultations, publications, technical standards, and specialized training and workshops.... More Info on NRCS Wetlands...
The National Wildlife Team provides science-based technologies and training to improve consideration of fish and wildlife resources on private lands. The team works with conservation partners in the acquisition, development, and delivery of tools and practices benefiting fish and wildlife. Products include analytical tools and assessments, NRCS technical reports, webinars, workshops, and scientific papers and presentations.... More Info on NRCS Wildlife...
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