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When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes...

Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become…
Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become ill is through an infestation of insects or fungi. This...

Lumber is an important product from trees. When two countries export goods to one another, international policies may exist to…
Lumber is an important product from trees. When two countries export goods to one another, international policies may exist to prevent the spread of destructive organisms that live in the...

National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans.…
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Not all people, however, use these areas for outdoor recreation. When...

Fusiform Rust Disease is one of the most destructive diseases to pine forests in the southeastern United States. Research on…
Fusiform Rust Disease is one of the most destructive diseases to pine forests in the southeastern United States. Research on Fusiform Rust Disease has progressed over the years. There is...

We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals.…
We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals. Trees also provide wood and paper products, such as lumber,...

Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll,…
Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll, they cannot be considered plants. When the environment is favorable, the...

People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or…
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or place to play. Many kinds of activities are done outside, such...

National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans.…
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Not all people, however, use these areas for outdoor recreation. When...

Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become…
Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become ill is through an infestation of insects or fungi. This...