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Explore a variety of topics in our article library. Each article in a monograph or journal is based on a published, peer-reviewed study and includes an activity, reflection questions, and more. Articles in our Readers introduce the work of a scientist to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals.…There’s a Fungus Among Us! Developing Fusiform Rust-Resistant Loblolly & Slash Pines (Spanish)
We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals. Trees also provide wood and paper products, such as lumber,... -
Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll,…Spores Galore! A Look into the World of Fungi & How They Reproduce (Spanish)
Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll, they cannot be considered plants. When the environment is favorable, the... -
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or…Whitewater Rafting Measures Up! The Value of Guided Rafting on Southern Rivers (Spanish)
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or place to play. Many kinds of activities are done outside, such... -
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans.…Lions and Tigers and Bears–Oh My! Understanding Wildland Visitation
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Not all people, however, use these areas for outdoor recreation. When... -
Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become…
The Sick Seeds: Black Seed Rot and Slash Pines
Just like you and me, trees can get sick. This can happen in many different ways. One way trees become ill is through an infestation of insects or fungi. This... -
Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll,…Spores Galore! A Look into the World of Fungi & How They Reproduce
Fungi are very distinct among the plant and animal kingdoms. They are neither plant nor animal. Since they do not contain chlorophyll, they cannot be considered plants. When the environment is favorable, the... -
We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals.…There’s a Fungus Among Us! Developing Fusiform Rust-Resistant Loblolly & Slash Pines
We need trees for many important activities. Trees reduce soil erosion, reduce noise, lower temperatures, and provide habitat for animals. Trees also provide wood and paper products, such as lumber,... -
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or…Whitewater Rafting Measures Up! The Value of Guided Rafting on Southern Rivers
People have many different kinds of values. They might value their family, home, and country, as well as their favorite t-shirt or place to play. Many kinds of activities are done outside, such... -
Fusiform Rust Disease is one of the most destructive diseases to pine forests in the southeastern United States. Research on…
Controlling the Rust Is a Must! Detection of a Major Gene for Rust Resistance to Fusiform Rust Disease
Fusiform Rust Disease is one of the most destructive diseases to pine forests in the southeastern United States. Research on Fusiform Rust Disease has progressed over the years. There is... -
Lumber is an important product from trees. When two countries export goods to one another, international policies may exist to…Goodbye Nematodes! Heat-Treating Southern Pine Lumber
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...
