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Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying…
Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying “supercool,” or dormant, for most of their lives. The scientists...
Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying…
Mountain pine beetles are important to the Western United States. They have a very special life cycle that includes staying “supercool,” or dormant, for most of their lives. The scientists...
As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees…
As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees species may die and new species may move into the...
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small...
The scientists in this study wanted to know how rising levels of carbon dioxide in the troposphere might affect the…
The scientists in this study wanted to know how rising levels of carbon dioxide in the troposphere might affect the amount of carbon sent belowground by trees and made available...
In this FACTivity, you will predict and observe how diseases spread in populations. Over one class period, you will simulate…
In this FACTivity, you will predict and observe how diseases spread in populations. Over one class period, you will simulate the spread of the “flu” in your class over 5...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do air temperature patterns relate to a yearly natural event,…
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do air temperature patterns relate to a yearly natural event, such as the emergence of a particular species of flower,...
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists…
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists wanted to identify if forest management could affect streamflow. Second,...
In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and…
In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and bud development timing.
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started…
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started by a natural cause, such as lightning, or they may be started...
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started…
When lightning or other forms of ignition start a fire in a forest, there is a chance of a wildfire. Wildfires may be started by a natural cause, such as lightning, or they may be started...
Wildland fires occur both purposefully and by accident. Purposeful fires include fires set by individuals to remove fallen leaves or…
Wildland fires occur both purposefully and by accident. Purposeful fires include fires set by individuals to remove fallen leaves or other debris. Often, foresters set small, controlled fires on purpose,...
