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Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning...
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...
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…
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…
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, 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...
After reading “Knock on Wood,” try this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to…
After reading “Knock on Wood,” try this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to a word in the right column to create a phrase...
After reading “A Flame Changer,” test your knowledge with this eyeChallenge. Each image is from the article; can you explain…
After reading “A Flame Changer,” test your knowledge with this eyeChallenge. Each image is from the article; can you explain what each one represents?
After you read “Knock on Wood,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something…
After you read “Knock on Wood,” see if you can complete this eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images represents.
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires…
In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of...
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned...
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California....
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California....
