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One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States…
A Chip Off the Old Block: Using Wood Energy to Heat Schools
One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States has come from other sources of energy, such as petroleum,...
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...
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…
A Flame Changer – Vol. 1 No. 25
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of...
Learn about fire science with this more advanced coloring book with more intricate line drawings!
Advanced Fire Scientist Coloring Book
Learn about fire science with this more advanced coloring book with more intricate line drawings!
In this FACTivity, you will create a management objective for your schoolyard. Then you will create an adaptive management process.…
Alternate FACTivity – At Your Service
In this FACTivity, you will create a management objective for your schoolyard. Then you will create an adaptive management process. Materials: Paper Pencil
In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from…
And Then There Were Nun FACTivity
In this FACTivity, you will use the findings from this study to draw a conclusion about the possible danger from a nun moth invasion. You will answer the following question:...
The nun moth is a major pest of conifers and an occasional pest of broadleaf trees in Europe and Asia.…
And Then There Were Nun: Trees That Could Be Endangered by a Nun Moth Invasion
The nun moth is a major pest of conifers and an occasional pest of broadleaf trees in Europe and Asia. The scientist in this study wanted to discover which trees...
Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you…
Animals and Ecosystems of the Southwestern United States Investi-gator (Rocky Mountain Research Station) – Vol. 3 No. 1
Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you will learn many interesting facts about the Southwestern United States....
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,...
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…
Are We Having Fungi Yet? Helping Young Trees Grow
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees....
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…
Are We Having Fungi Yet? Helping Young Trees Grow (Spanish)
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees....
Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide.…
As the Frog Hops: What Routes Do Frogs Travel in Mountain Environments?
Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide. This decline is thought to be caused by many things....
