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Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…
A Flame Changer – How Fire Diversity Affects Bee and Butterfly Populations
Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants and biodiversity. The scientists in this study were interested in...
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…
aPods Rule! What Happens to Arthropods Following a Wildland Fire?
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,...
After reading the Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
Crossword – Caves and Karst
After reading the Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
Crossword – Woodsy Owl
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
Test your knowledge on food chains, endemic species, and germination.
Crossword Puzzle – Pacific Islands
Test your knowledge on food chains, endemic species, and germination.
In this FACTivity, you will assess and compare two trees. The questions you will answer are: 1) What is the estimated…
FACTivity – FACELook
In this FACTivity, you will assess and compare two trees. The questions you will answer are: 1) What is the estimated leaf area of two similar trees in your schoolyard? 2)...
The question you will answer in the FACTivity is: Were there more acres of streets or sidewalks covered by street…
FACTivity – I’ve Got You Covered
The question you will answer in the FACTivity is: Were there more acres of streets or sidewalks covered by street tree canopies in this study?
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas…
Fish-ing Around – Discovering the Habitat Needs of the Pacific Fisher
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas of fisher habitat. They hypothesized that the core area would...
The trees that grow along urban streets are called street trees. Some street trees are planted between the street and…
I’ve Got You Covered: The Amount of Pavement Covered by Street Trees
The trees that grow along urban streets are called street trees. Some street trees are planted between the street and the sidewalk. Other street trees are planted in a strip...
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
Inquiry 2: What Benefits Do the World’s Forests Provide?
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water…
Streaming Live: How Do Streams Affect How Well Trees Use Water?
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water use efficiency of trees growing away from intermittent and ephemeral...
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that…
That’s a Humdinger! Black-Chinned Hummingbird Nesting in Response to Forest Treatments
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that live in riparian forests. The scientists wanted to know if...