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The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the…
Back to the Future: Using Dead Trees to Predict Future Climates
The tree line is the edge of a habitat at which trees are capable of growing. In this study, the scientists wanted to examine dead trees that they found above...
Is there a point when a tree doesn’t hold enough carbon to make up for the emissions released to care…
Balancing Act – Climate Change Monograph Series Vol. 1 No. 3
Is there a point when a tree doesn’t hold enough carbon to make up for the emissions released to care for the tree? Scientists in this study want to know...
Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss…
Balancing Act: Urban Trees and the Carbon Cycle
Too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is mostly caused by two things: burning fossil fuels and the loss of trees. Urban trees help to keep urban areas cooler,...
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across…
Beam Me Down, Scotty: The Use of Airborne and Satellite Technology to Measure Carbon in Hawaiian Forests
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across a large area of land. They chose the island of...
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the…
Before & After: A Look at Our Land (Land Use History of Jones County, GA)
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the land, it is still important to understand the history and...
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the…
Before & After: A Look at Our Land (Land Use History of Jones County, GA) (Spanish)
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the land, it is still important to understand the history and...
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...
Help Busy Bee complete each statement by filling in the blanks for missing words. Use what you’ve learned about watersheds,…
Busy Bee Word Challenge – Full Throttle Model
Help Busy Bee complete each statement by filling in the blanks for missing words. Use what you’ve learned about watersheds, pollution, and the Great Lakes in “Full Throttle Model” to...
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…
By the Light of the Silvery Minnow: Can Young Minnows Be Taught About Their Natural Foods?
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and faster. This has created problems for the Rio Grande silvery...
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…
Can We Grow Now? Helping Bristlecone Pine Trees To Take Root and Grow
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to...
In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal…
Can You Hear Me Now? Using the Telephone to Discover People’s Opinions About Wilderness
In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal land to be protected as much as possible from human...
Particulate organic matter (POM), which consists of small pieces of twigs, leaves, soil, and other items found in the water,…
Caribbean Cruise: Examining the Movement and Quality of Organic Matter Over Time From Two Caribbean Watersheds
Particulate organic matter (POM), which consists of small pieces of twigs, leaves, soil, and other items found in the water, is an important component of an ecosystem and the food...
