Wilderness
Learn more about wilderness benefits, wilderness protection and preservation, wilderness recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! Eleven Forest Service scientists are highlighted. Students…
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In “Grow Where You’re Planted,” students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival,…In “Grow Where You’re Planted,” students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and bud development timing. As part of the Moon…
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The 6th monograph of the Time Warp series examines research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates.…The 6th monograph of the Time Warp series examines research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates. This contemporary research piece is compared with a research article…
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Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany…Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany trees for use in furniture and other products. Because of…
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Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more…
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This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of…This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. This act established the U.S….
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This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of…This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. This act established the U.S….
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Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares…Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares scientific research with local mushroom hunters’ knowledge of morel mushrooms.
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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr. Ge Sun who studies land use in the Southern…
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Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this monograph,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this monograph, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs…