Spotlights
Spotlights are short articles designed to enhance readers’ understanding of topics related to our publications. Learn more about native pollinators and how to build your own pollinator garden, find out about historic research and how it’s connected to today, discover interesting citizen science projects, visit a seed extractory, and more.
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Much of the white ash wood used to manufacture baseball bats comes from trees in Northern Pennsylvania and New York.…Will the Emerald Ash Borer and Climate Change Affect White Ash Baseball Bats?
Much of the white ash wood used to manufacture baseball bats comes from trees in Northern Pennsylvania and New York. The white ash trees in these areas are experiencing problems.... -
A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables.…Spotlight – What Is a Food Forest?
A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables. Learn more about food forests and, in particular, Browns Mill... -
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and…Spotlight – What Is Agroforestry?
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and shrubs with crops or animal production is to create environmental,... -
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they…Spotlight – Time Warp for Batter Up!
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they break less frequently. Discover what has changed since this earlier... -
A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament.Spotlight – Baseball for All!
A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament. -
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists.…Spotlight – Time Warp for On The Fence
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists. Knowing that elk often eat quaking aspen, the scientist asked:... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Luquillo Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Fernow Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Only one EFR is located in Wyoming. The Glacier... -
Browse a short list of tips for supporting your native pollinators.Spotlight – What Can You Do To Help Native Pollinators?
Browse a short list of tips for supporting your native pollinators.
