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Gary J. Brand

Title: Research Forester
Unit: Forest Inventory & Analysis
Address: Northern Research Station
1992 Folwell Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-649-5170
E-mail: Contact Gary J. Brand

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Education

  • University of Minnesota, Master of Forestry, 1976
  • University of Minnesota, B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1971

Civic & Professional Affiliations

Society of American Foresters, Minnesota Forestry Association

Current Research

I work with a team of Forest Inventory and Analysis employees from across the country to design, develop, and implement an information management system to capture, process, store, and distribute forest inventory data.

Why is This Important

Timely and accurate Forest Inventory and Analysis data and information is a critical component of strategic decision making. An information management system is a key element in producing timely and accurate data and information.

Future Research

Same as Current Research

Featured Publications

  • Piva, Ronald J.; Haugan, Douglas; Josten, Gregory J.; Brand, Gary J. 2007. South Dakota's forest resources in 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-5. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 22 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Hansen, Mark H.; Treiman, Thomas B.; Leatherberry, Earl C.; Jepsen, Ed; Olson, Cassandra L.; Perry, Charles H.; Piva, Ronald J.; Woodall, Christopher W.; Brand, Gary J. 2007. Missouri's forests 1999-2003 (Part A). Resour. Bull. NRS-10. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 79 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Jacobson, Keith; Brand , Gary J.; Jepsen, Ed; Meneguzzo, Dacia; Mielke, Manfred E.; Olson, Cassandra; Perry, Charles H. (Hobie); Piva, Ronald J.; Wilson, Barry Tyler; Woodall, Christopher. 2007. Minnesota's forests 1999-2003 (Part A). Resour. Bull. NRS-12A. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 92 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J. 2007. Minnesota's forest resources in 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-6. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 33 p.
  • Brand, Gary J.; Nelson, Mark D.; Wendt, Daniel G.; Nimerfro, Kevin K. 2000. The hexagon/panel system for selecting FIA plots under an annual inventory. In: McRoberts, Ronald E.; Reams, Gregory A.; Van Deusen, Paul C., eds. Proceedings of the First Annual Forest Inventory and Analysis Symposium; Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-213. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station: 8-13

Additional Online Publications

  • Hill, Andrew D.; Hansen, Mark H.; Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary; McRoberts, Ronald E. 2011. Missouri's forest 1999-2003, part B. Resour. Bull. NRS-49. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 115 p. [Online publication].
  • Morin, Randall S.; Barnett, Chuck J.; Brand, Gary J.; Butler, Brett J.; Domke, Grant M.; Francher, Susan; Hansen, Mark H.; Hatfield, Mark A.; Kurtz, Cassandra M.; Moser, W. Keith; Perry, Charles H.; Piva, Ron; Riemann, Rachel; Woodall, Chris W. 2011. New Hampshire's Forests 2007. Resour. Bull. NRS-53. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 56 p. [DVD included].
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Nelson, Mark D.; Barnett, Charles J.; Brand, Gary J.; Butler, Brett J.; Domke, Grant M.; Hansen, Mark H.; Hatfield, Mark A.; Lister, Tonya W.; Meneguzzo, Dacia M.; Perry, Charles H.; Piva, Ronald J.; Wilson, Barry T.; Woodall, Christopher W.; Zipse, Bill. 2011. New Jersey's forests, 2008. Resour. Bull. NRS-59. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 52 p. [DVD included].
  • Morin, Randall S.; Barnett, Chuck J.; Brand, Gary J.; Butler, Brett J.; De Geus, Robert; Hansen, Mark H.; Hatfield, Mark A.; Kurtz, Cassandra M.; Moser, W. Keith; Perry, Charles H.; Piva, Ron; Riemann, Rachel; Widmann, Richard; Wilmot, Sandy; Woodall, Chris W. 2011. Vermont's Forests 2007. Resour. Bull. NRS-51. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 56 p. [DVD included].
  • Pugh, Scott A.; Hansen, Mark H.; Brand, Gary; McRoberts, Ronald E. 2010. Michigan's forests, 2004: statistics and quality assurance. Resour. Bull. NRS-41. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 113 p.
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Brand, Gary J.; Butler, Brett J.; Haugen, David E.; Little, Dick C.; Meneguzzo, Dacia M.; Perry, Charles H.; Piva, Ronald J.; Wilson, Barry T.; Woodall, Christopher W. 2009. Illinois' Forests 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-29. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 114 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Hansen, Mark H.; Atchison, Robert L.; Brand, Gary J.; Butler, Brett J.; Crocker, Susan J.; Meneguzzo, Dacia M.; Nelson, Mark D.; Perry, Charles H.; Reading, William H. IV; Wilson, Barry T.; Woodall, Christopher W. 2008. Kansas forests 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-26. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 125 p.
  • Hansen, Mark H.; Perry, Charles H.; Brand, Gary; McRoberts, Ronald E. 2008. Wisconsin's forest, 2004: statistics and quality assurance. Resour. Bull. NRS-24. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 98 p.
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Brand, Gary J.; Little, Dick C. 2007. Illinois' forest resources, 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-13. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 36 p.
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Brand, Gary J.; Flickinger, Aron. 2007. Iowa's forest resources, 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-14. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 31 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary J.; Powers, Melissa. 2007. Kansas' forest resources, 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-11. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 25 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Hansen, Mark H.; Brand, Gary J.; Treiman, Thomas B. 2007. Missouri's forest resources, 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-15. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 30 p.
  • Meneguzzo, Dacia M.; Brand, Gary J.; Lovett, William R. 2007. Nebraska's Forest Resources in 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-16. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 21 p.
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Leatherberry, Earl C.; Brand, Gary J.; Little, Dick C. 2006. Illinois' forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-260. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 35 p.
  • Woodall, Christopher; Brand, Gary; Gallion, Joey. 2006. Indiana's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-268. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 37 p.
  • Woodall, Christopher; Brand, Gary; Gallion, Joey. 2006. Indiana's forest resources in 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-3. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 36 p.
  • Woodall, Christopher; Hansen, Mark; Brand, Gary; McRoberts, Ronald; Gallion, Joey; Jepsen, Ed. 2006. Indiana's forests 1999-2003 (Part B). Resour. Bull. NC-253B. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 85 p.
  • Crocker, Susan J.; Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary J.; Flickinger, Aron. 2006. Iowa's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-263. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 34 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Hansen, Mark H.; Brand, Gary J.; Powers, Melissa. 2006. Kansas' forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-259. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 30 p.
  • Hansen, Mark H.; Brand, Gary J. 2006. Michigan's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-255. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 41 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J.; Mielke, Manfred E. 2006. Minnesota's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-262. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 36 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Hansen, Mark H.; Treiman, Thomas; Moltzan, Bruce; Lawrence, Robert ; Brand, Gary J. 2006. Missouri's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-257. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 37 p.
  • Meneguzzo, Dacia M; Moser, W. Keith;; Brand, Gary J.; Hansen, Mark H.; Lovett, William R. 2006. Nebraska's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-256. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 25 p.
  • Haugen, David; Brand, Gary; Kangas, Michael. 2006. North Dakota's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-258. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 20 p.
  • Haugen, David E.; Brand, Gary J.; Kangas, Michael. 2006. North Dakota's forest resources in 2005. Resour. Bull. NC-267. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 20 p.
  • Piva, Ronald J.; Haugan, Douglas; Josten, Gregory J.; Brand, Gary J. 2006. South Dakota's forest resources in 2004. Resour. Bull. NC-254. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 22 p.
  • Perry, Charles, H. (Hobie); Brand, Gary J. 2006. Wisconsin's forest resources, 2005. Resour. Bull. NRS-2. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 32 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Brand, Gary J.; Little, Dick C. 2005. Illinois' forest resources in 2003.. Resour. Bull. NC-241. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 37 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Brand, Gary J.; Pennington, Steve. 2005. Iowa's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-240. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 31 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Atchison, Robert L.; Brand, Gary J. 2005. Kansas' forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-244. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 35 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Haugen, David; Brand, Gary J. 2005. Michigan's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-245. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 39 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J.; Mielke, Manfred E. 2005. Minnesota's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-246. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 36 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith;; Treiman, Thomas, Treiman, Thomas; Moltzan, Bruce; Lawrence, Robert; Brand, Gary J. 2005. Missouri's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-243. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 42 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary J.; Hansen, Mark H.; Lovett, William R. 2005. Nebraska's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-242. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 30 p.
  • Haugen, David ; Brand, Gary; Kangas, Michael. 2005. North Dakota's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-248. St.Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Piva, Ronald J.; Haugan, Douglas; Josten, Gregory J.; Brand, Gary J. 2005. South Dakota's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-247. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Vissage, John S.; Brand, Gary J.; Cummings-Carlson,, J.E. 2005. Wisconsin's forest resources in 2003. Resour. Bull. NC-249. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 36 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Brand, Gary J; Little, Dick C. 2004. Illinois's Forest Resources in 2002.. Resour. Bull. NC-236. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 22 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary J.; Marshall, Philip T.; Gallion, Joey. 2004. Indiana's forest resources in 2002. . Resour. Bull. NC-232. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 25 p.
  • Woodall, Christopher; Brand, Gary; Vissage, John; Gallion, Joey. 2004. Indiana's forest resources in 2003. . Resour. Bull. NC-238. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 33 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C; Brand, Gary J. 2004. Iowa's forest resources in 2002. . Resour. Bull. NC-235. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 33 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Atchison, Robert L.; Brand, Gary J. 2004. Kansas's forest resources in 2002. Resour. Bull. NC-231. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Brand, Gary J.; Treiman, Thomas; Moltzan, Bruce; Lawrence, Robert. 2004. Missouri's forest resources in 2002.. Resour. Bull. NC-233. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 42 p.
  • Haugen, David; Brand, Gary; Rymal, Travis; Kangas, Michael. 2004. North Dakota's forest resources in 2002.. Resour. Bull. NC-229. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Piva, Ronald J.; Haugan, Douglas; Josten, Gregory J.; Brand, Gary J. 2004. South Dakota's forest resources in 2002. . Resour. Bull. NC-230. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Vissage, John S.; Brand, Gary J.; Mielke, Manfred E. 2004. Wisconsin's forest resources in 2002.. Resour. Bull. NC-237. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 31 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Pennington, Steve; Brand, Gary J. 2003. Iowa's forest resources in 2001. Resour. Bull. NC-219. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 21 p.
  • Leatherberry, Earl C.; Brand, Gary J. 2003. Michigan's forest resources in 2001. Resour. Bull. NC-224. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 23 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Mielke, Manfred E.; Brand, Gary J. 2003. Minnesota's forest resources in 2001. Resour. Bull. NC-217. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 24 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J.; Mielke, Manfred E. 2003. Minnesota's forest resources in 2002. Resour. Bull. NC-225. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 31 p.
  • Moser, W. Keith; Treiman, Thomas; Moltzan, Bruce; Lawrence, Robert; Brand, Gary J. 2003. Missouri's forest resources in 2001.. Resour. Bull. NC-226. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 26 p.
  • Vissage, John S.; Brand, Gery J.; Mielke, Manfred E. 2003. Wisconsin's forest resources in 2001.. Resour. Bull. NC-228. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 23 p.
  • Miles, Patrick D.; Brand, Gary J.; Alerich, Carol L.; Bednar, Larry F.; Woudenberg, Sharon W.; Glover, Joseph F.; Ezell, Edward N. 2001. The forest inventory and analysis database description and users manual version 1.0. General Technical Report NC-218. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station
  • Kotar, John; Kovach, Joseph A.; Brand, Gary. 1999. Analysis of the 1996 Wisconsin forest statistics by habitat type.. General Technical Report NC-207. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Nimerfro, Kevin; Brand, Gary. 1993. The microcomputer scientific software series 7: data recorder program for storing plant lists and calculating synecological coordinates.. General Technical Report NC-157. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Gutierrez-Espeleta, Edgar E.; Brand, Gary J. 1993. The microcomputer scientific software series 8: the SYCOOR users manual.. General Technical Report NC-160. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Brand, Gary J.; Almendinger, John C. 1992. Synecological coordinates as indictors of variation in red pine productivity among TWINSPAN classes: a case study.. Research Paper NC-310. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Brand, Gary J.; Walkowiak, John T. 1991. Forest statistics for Iowa, 1990.. Resource Bulletin NC-136. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Rose, Dietmar W.; Blinn, Charles R.; Brand, Gary J. 1988. A guide to forestry investment analysis.. Research Paper NC-284. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Alban, David H.; Prettyman, Donald H.; Brand, Gary J. 1987. Growth patterns of red pine on fine-textured soils.. Research Paper NC-280. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Brand, Gary J. 1985. Environmental indices for common Michigan trees and shrubs.. Research Paper NC-261. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Smith, W. Brad; Brand, Gary J. 1983. Allometric Biomass Equations for 98 Species of Herbs, Shrubs, and Small Trees. Research Note NC-299. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Holdaway, Margaret R.; Brand, Gary J. 1983. An evaluation of the STEMS tree growth projection system.. Research Paper NC-234. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 20 p.
  • Belcher, David M.; Holdaway, Margaret R.; Brand, Gary J. 1982. A description of STEMS-- the stand and tree evaluation and modeling system.. General Technical Report NC-79. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Brand, Gary J. 1981. Grow--a computer subroutine that projects the growth of trees in the Lake States' forests.. Research Paper NC-207. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
  • Brand, Gary J. 1981. Simulating timber management in Lake States forests.. General Technical Report NC-69. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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