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Fees for these resources are listed on the Forest <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/web/fees_byyear.php?parent=9">User Fee Schedule</a>. </p><h2 class="removeline">Returning Researchers</h2><p>If you are a returning researcher and need to request housing, update or create a new research application, please <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/login.php?context=researchapp">proceed to directly to login page</a>.</p><h2 class="removeline">Research Facilities and Resources</h2><p>Harvard Forest provides a wide variety of research facilities both in the field and laboratory to assist in performing research on our campus.</p><p>Please review the <a href="/site-and-facilities">full description of the research facilities</a>, site description and any <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/web/fees_byyear.php?filter=17&parent=9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">associated fees</a> that are related to it.</p><ul><li><a href="/research/field-wireless">Field Wireless</a></li><li><a href="/research/greenhouses">Greenhouses & Experimental Garden</a></li><li><a href="/research/labs">Laboratories</a></li><li><a href="/research/stations">Meteorological & Hydrology Stations</a></li><li><a href="/research/towers">Research Towers</a></li><li><a href="/biomass">Biomass Heating System</a></li><li><a href="/research/herbarium">Herbarium</a></li><li><a href="/research-resources">Archival Research Resources </a>(documents, research samples and library)</li><li>Facility Operations and Equipment (mobile canopy access lift, heavy equipment, vehicles, and skilled woods crew staff)</li></ul><p><img style="float: right;" src="/sites/default/files/canopy_work.jpg" alt="Working on Bucky in the Canopy" width="188" height="250" /></p><p>For more information contact the <a href="mailto:aabarker@fas.harvard.edu">Site Manager</a>. In addition, specific fees for these services can be found at <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/web/fees_byyear.php?filter=17&parent=9">User Fee Schedule</a>.</p><p><strong>If you will be doing field research, please review the </strong><a href="/sites/default/files/FieldResearchChecklist_Apr2023.pdf"><strong>Field Research Checklis</strong></a><strong><a href="/sites/default/files/FieldResearchChecklist_Apr2023.pdf">t</a> and <a href="/sites/default/files/Field%20Safety%20Basics%20-%20Visiting%20Researchers_0.pdf">Field Safety Basics</a>. </strong></p><h2 class="removeline">Research Policies</h2><p>Please review the <a href="/research-policies">Harvard Forest research policies</a> before requesting use of facilities. </p><h2 class="removeline">Information Management</h2><p>Harvard Forest provides facilities for long-term archiving and online access to scientific data through its <a href="/data-archives">Data Archive</a>. <strong><em>All researchers must submit copies of data and relevant documents for long-term archiving at the Forest</em></strong>. For more information contact<em><em><em><strong> </strong></em></em><a href="mailto:boose@fas.harvard.edu">Emery Boose, Information Manager</a>. </em>Researchers must adhere to <a href="/data-archive/policies-guidelines">policies</a> for the submission of research data and metadata. </p><h2 class="removeline">Meeting Facilities</h2><p><a href="/plan-your-visit-harvard-forest#meeting">Meeting space</a> for small to large groups, with AV capabilities is available. Contact <em><a href="mailto:hfvisit@fas.harvard.edu">Laurie Chiasson, Meeting Coordinator</a> </em>with questions. Fees for this service can be found in the <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/web/fees_byyear.php?parent=1">User Fee Schedule</a>.</p><h2 class="removeline">Housing and Accommodations</h2><p><a href="/plan-your-visit-harvard-forest#overnight">Limited short and long-term housing</a> is available for visiting researchers and staff. To request reservations, researchers must have a completed and approved RPA. Learn more about the surrounding area and <a href="/stay-nearby">staying in Petersham</a>. Contact <em><a href="mailto:hfvisit@fas.harvard.edu">Laurie Chiasson, Housing Coordinator</a> </em>with questions. </p><h2><img style="float: right;" src="/sites/default/files/greenhouse_study_0.jpg" alt="Working in the Greenhouse" width="200" height="200" />Research Project Application (RPA)</h2><p>Use the <a href="http://harvardforest2.fas.harvard.edu/asp/hf/php/login.php?context=researchapp">Research Project Application</a> to submit a request to initiate a new project or to detail the annual update regarding ongoing research projects. 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