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What is bioenergy? “Bio-” is related to living or once living things. Bioenergy is a source of energy that uses…
Bioenergy – Vol. 9 No. 1
What is bioenergy? “Bio-” is related to living or once living things. Bioenergy is a source of energy that uses living or once living things. It is not used as...
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…
Chip and Truck: Comparing the Cost of Using Trees to Heat Buildings
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 “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph…
Cream of the Crop – Vol. 1 No. 20
The “Cream of the Crop” monograph is the first in the Forest & Agriculture series. The research in this monograph looks at how prairie strips affect biodiversity.
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…
Cream of the Crop: Assessing the Environmental Benefits of Prairie Strips
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that are planted between sections of agricultural crops. Scientists wanted to...
The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag…
FACTivity – Which Do You A-Door
The research question you will answer by doing this FACTivity is: “Does a baked potato or a 10 ounce bag of potato chips require more energy when it is produced...
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.
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…
Lesson Plan – Inquiry 2 from World’s Forests 3 Edition
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read.
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…
Lesson Plan – Inquiry 3 from World’s Forests 3 Edition
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read.
A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities…
Lesson Plan – World’s Forests 3
A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities for students to complete as they read.
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…
Spotlight – Argonne Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Argonne EFR was established in 1947 and is located...
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…
Spotlight – Black Hills Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Black Hills Experimental Forest is 1,376 hectares in the...
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can…
Spotlight – Time Warp: Full Throttle Model
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can also be an issue in natural areas, such as forests....