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  • Cover for the 'Owl-ch' article.The main image is a photo of a pair of Mexican spotted owls sitting on a tree branch.
    Scientists investigated what might happen to Mexican spotted owls as the air temperature continues to rise in a changing climate.…
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    Owl-ch! – How a Changing Climate Might Affect Mexican Spotted Owls

  • Patchwork article cover
    The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes…
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    Patchwork – Using Forest Patches to Help With Forest Restoration in Palau

  • The Plot Thickens - How Native Trees Responded to the Removal of an Unwanted Tree Species in Forest Study Plots. The background is an image of a Tamaligi Forest.
    The scientists in this study were interested in two questions: (1) How are tamaligi trees impacting the native forests in…
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    The Plot Thickens – How Native Trees Responded to the Removal of an Unwanted Tree Species in Forest Study Plots

  • A fusiform rust gall on a branch.
    We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals.…
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    There’s a Fungus Among Us! Developing Fusiform Rust-Resistant Loblolly & Slash Pines

  • PDF preview of the Spanish version of "There's a Fungus Among Us!"
    We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals.…
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    There’s a Fungus Among Us! Developing Fusiform Rust-Resistant Loblolly & Slash Pines (Spanish)

  • illustration of children making observations on a smoky prairie
    Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…
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    Time Will Tell: Does Wildfire Damage the Prairie?

  • illustration of children making observations on a smoky prairie
    Prairies are grasslands that are often used as forage for cattle. When a wildfire burns across a prairie, the grass…
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    Time Will Tell: Does Wildfire Damage the Prairie? (Spanish)

  • The cover for the 'Tropic Topic' article. The main image is a photo of exposed limestone karst pavement.
    The scientists in this study wanted to compare the chemistry of soils and leaves in Puerto Rico’s northern wet and…
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    Tropic Topic: What Is Known About the Limestone Zone?

  • The cover for 'Which Wood You Choose' article. The main image is a photo of a canopy of bright green and yellow leafed tree branches.
    The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners…
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    Which Wood You Choose? – Forest Landowners’ Selection of Trees for Planting Forests Can Have Different Outcomes

  • The cover of the Natural Inquirer journal for 'Scientific Models and Adaptive Management'. The image is a collage that includes a cluster of trees and a golden eagle.
    The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect…
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    Scientific Models in Adaptive Management – Vol. 17 No. 1

  • Wildland Fire cover Spanish edition
    This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire,…
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    Wildland Fire – Spanish

  • A black and white photo of a rocky, mountain landscape fills the background. Across the top third of the image are three smaller photos: the first is of people whitewater rafting, the second is a pile of pinecones, and the third is a woman in profile. There is text at the top of the image which says "Spring 1999, Volume 1, Number 2" and across the middle which says "The Natural Inquirer: A Research and Science Education Journal". On the bottom half of the image is a black outline of a magnifying glass.
    In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types…
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    Spring 1999 – Vol. 1 No. 2