Articles
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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Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams.…Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams. The regulation of rivers, however, alters the relationship between rivers... -
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect Carolina Bay Wetlands.What Goes Around Comes Around: How Long-Term Weather Patterns Affect Plants in Carolina Bay Wetlands
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect Carolina Bay Wetlands. -
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed…Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) once could be found from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Longleaf pines are not usually killed by fire. Because these pines need open spaces to survive,... -
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to... -
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens…When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens the soil beneath and near the logs and stumps is... -
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned... -
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important…Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important parts of the forest. Snags provide benefits to the environment,... -
After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the…After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the Bosque, fire is both a human and a natural disturbance.... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is...
