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One of the historic uses of wood was for heating. In recent years, however, most heating in the United States…
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,...
The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the…
The scientists in this study developed a process to help managers identify management priorities. As conditions change over time, the managers wanted to adapt their management priorities to fit the...
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of…
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of wood.
Hibernating bat populations across the Eastern United States have suffered declines since the 2000s. Little brown bat populations have declined…
Hibernating bat populations across the Eastern United States have suffered declines since the 2000s. Little brown bat populations have declined 70 percent or more. Populations of the northern long-eared bat...
As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees…
As the climate changes, the tree species living in a forest may also change. This change means that some trees species may die and new species may move into the...
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...
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…
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 scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give...
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in…
The scientists in this study wanted to know if cars parked in shady parking lots emit fewer gases than cars parked in sunny parking lots. If that is the case, it would give...
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion.
Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water…
Read about efforts to model changes to land use within watersheds to help identify and prioritize watersheds with low water quality which need restoration.
Lumber is an important product from trees. When two countries export goods to one another, international policies may exist to…
Lumber is an important product from trees. When two countries export goods to one another, international policies may exist to prevent the spread of destructive organisms that live in the...
