Scientists at the USDA Forest Service have conducted a study to estimate the amount of food and medicine harvested from forests in the United States. The study is published in the journal Trees, Forests and People. …Forest lands produce a remarkable amount of food annually. Forest-harvested products serve as crucial dietary and medicinal components for many communities. …The study estimated the amounts of foods derived from hunting, fishing, and foraging in forests of Southeast Alaska to demonstrate the potential benefits associated with these resources….The study firmly supports the well-known fact that a large volume of forest-harvested flora and fauna contribute to the health and well-being of a significant proportion of the US general population. According to the study estimates, more than 255 thousand metric tons of forest foods and medicines are harvested across public lands in the United States.