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National Technology and Development Program NTDP seeks and implements solutions to problems and technical challenges faced by Forest Service
              
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The National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is a problem-solving organization for the Forest
            Service. NTDP seeks and implements solutions to problems and technical challenges faced by the Forest
            Service employees and partners. NTDP works with the Forest Service Washington Office, field employees, and cooperating agencies to develop practical
            solutions, including equipment, information, training, concepts, and ideas to better manage public lands.
            These products and services help employees work more safely and efficiently. NTDP's approach to
            creative problem-solving results in unique and innovative solutions.


About The National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is a problem-solving organization for
                the Forest Service. NTDP seeks and implements solutions to problems and technical challenges faced by
                Forest Service employees and partners. We work with Washington Office sponsors, field employees, and cooperating agencies to develop
            solutions, including equipment, information, training, concepts, and ideas to better manage public lands.
            These products and services help employees work more safely and efficiently. The program’s approach to
            creative problem-solving results in unique and innovative solutions.
 NTDP's work is focused around three Business Lines
 NTDP Encourages field going personnel to identify problems and needs
            Surveys commercial markets and tests promising products
            Designs, builds, and tests prototype equipment
            Cooperates with private industry to develop commercial sources for new products
            Maintains specifications and standards for safety, engineering, recreation, and fire equipment
            Produces and distributes publications, fabrication drawings, and videos
            Transfers old and new technologies to Forest Service employees to help them better perform their jobs
            Develops training Technology transfer is an element in all NTDP project work. NTDP shares its solutions
            through tech tips, project reports, videos, qualified products lists, specifications, drawings, brochures,
            and posters.


Programs Include 
 Chief Information Office
                      Ecosystem Management Coordination, Inventory, and Monitoring
                      Engineering
                      Field Data Collection and GNSS Testing
                      Fire and Aviation Management
                        Fire and Safety Specifications
                          Fire Shelters
							Wildland Fire Chemicals
                      Forest Health Protection
                      Forest and Rangeland Management and Vegetation Ecology
                      Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources
                      Office of Health and Occupational Safety
                      Uniforms
                      Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants
                      Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers
 Support the Mission 
 To support NTDP’s mission, the program maintains a cadre of  talented employees with diverse skills who are innovators and problem-solvers  dedicated to the Forest Service mission, “caring for the land and serving  people.” Architects, biological scientists, drafters, editors, engineers,  equipment specialists, foresters, hydrologists, illustrators, photographers, physical  scientists, soil scientists, and social scientists work together on projects. NTDP  specialized in project management to Business operations staff provide crucial  technical and administrative support. These professionals use scientific  methods to provide solutions to problems or issues submitted by field employees,  Forest Service leadership, and land management partners. Additionally, NTDP  accomplishes some project work using associate staff (Forest Service employees  on other units), professional services contracts, and agreements with other  agencies and academia. NTDP Project Management Office NTDP's Project Management Office (PMO) maintains and  develops project management standards that project managers use to achieve  project rigor, timely delivery, and effective reporting. The PMO provides a  foundation for standardized, consistent, and exceptional project management.  Continued training, leadership engagement, and tailored processes ensure  effective communication, improved efficiency, and increased accountability to  serve the needs of the Forest Service and interagency partners.


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