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A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat.…A naturalized species has two ranges. The first range is the one where the species lives in its native habitat. The second range is the one where the species is... -
The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested…The scientists in this study were interested in environmental changes occuring in the Southern United States. The scientists were interested in changes occuring over a long time. In particular, the... -
The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States.…The scientists in this study were interested in studying how climate change may impact rural areas in the United States. Rural areas are expected to experience more negative impacts from... -
Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic…Successfully predicting where and when wildfires might occur is important. This prediction is important because of possible environmental and economic damage. As the climate warms, the possibility of wildfires might... -
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists…The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists wanted to identify if forest management could affect streamflow. Second,... -
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study... -
The Forest Products Laboratory, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a place where scientists work to develop wood products for human…The Forest Products Laboratory, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a place where scientists work to develop wood products for human use. The scientists at this laboratory develop processes for making... -
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,... -
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... -
Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and…Native earthworms are important to the health of forests. Native earthworms help maintain the forest floor by eating leaves and other plant materials. These earthworms tunnel and eat through soil,...
