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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,...
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and…
Don’t Litter the Stream: An Invasive Tree Species and a Hawaiian Stream Food Web
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and northeast of Australia. A fast-growing tree, albizia now grows all...
The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested…
Everything but the Carbon Sink: Carbon Storage in the Southern United States
The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested in changes occuring over a long time. In particular, the...
The questions you will answer with this FACTivity are: Are earthworms a part of your schoolyard habitat? and How much…
FACTivity – Worming Their Way In
The questions you will answer with this FACTivity are: Are earthworms a part of your schoolyard habitat? and How much difference exists among the types of soil-dwelling organisms that live...
Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic…
Fire and Water: Predicting Future Wildfires in a Changing Climate
Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic damage. As the climate warms, the possibility of wildfires might...
In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal.…
No Littering O-Zone: How Rising Ozone Levels Affect Tree Growth
In recent years, humans have been burning more and more fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. One of the extra products created by burning fossil fuels...
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...
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Word Search – Worming Their Way In
After reading “Worming Their Way In,” test your vocabulary knowledge with this word search.
Finished reading the Investi-gator (Northern Research Station)? See how much you learned by completing one or both of these word…
Word Searches – Investi-gator (Northern Research Station)
Finished reading the Investi-gator (Northern Research Station)? See how much you learned by completing one or both of these word searches!
Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and…
Worming Their Way In: Invading Earthworms in the Southeastern United States
Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and other plant materials. These earthworms tunnel and eat through soil,...