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Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany…
Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany trees for use in furniture and other products. Because of...
The Pacific Islands Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including coastal crabs, mangrove forest and rising sea…
The Pacific Islands Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including coastal crabs, mangrove forest and rising sea levels, restoration of patches in tropical forests, invasive tree species,...
People across the world are helping scientists collect data to answer important research questions. Learn how citizens are getting involved…
People across the world are helping scientists collect data to answer important research questions. Learn how citizens are getting involved in science, from counting birds and lionfish to reporting earthquakes.
Welcome to Natural IQ, a sister publication of Natural Inquirer. Natural IQ is a regional publication and focuses on environmental…
Welcome to Natural IQ, a sister publication of Natural Inquirer. Natural IQ is a regional publication and focuses on environmental research in the Southern United States.
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific…
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, or IPIF. Located in Hilo, HI, scientists at...
Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps…
Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps cycle nutrients, and bats act as insect control. Ecosystem services...
This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was…
This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was started. In this edition, you will learn about different types...
The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative.…
The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative. Using Natural Inquirer in two high school classrooms, the journals...
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 life. The scientists...
There are many different types of plant communities in the United States. What will happen if the climate continues to…
There are many different types of plant communities in the United States. What will happen if the climate continues to change? The scientists in this research used math and computer...
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are...
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are...