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Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…
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...
Scientists have discovered a new ant species! We need your help naming it! Created with scientists from the Southern Research…
Scientists have discovered a new ant species! We need your help naming it! Created with scientists from the Southern Research Station who discovered a new species of ant, this handout...
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…
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,...
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...
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting...
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United…
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United States.
Test your knowledge on ecosystems, vegetation, and erosion.
Test your knowledge on ecosystems, vegetation, and erosion.
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult…
If the temperature of a stream rises too high, the animals that live in the stream may find it difficult to survive. Big changes in a stream’s daytime temperature as...
After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In…
After watching episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on insects, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you’ll simulate the act of pollination using snack...
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors that…
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 2 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include biotic and abiotic factors that affect insects and arachnids in their ecosystems, the benefits insects...
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we learned about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well…
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we learned about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well as how you can investigate what animals live near you....