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The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…
Spotlight – Wilderness Act Timeline (Wilderness 2.0)
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in 1964, many people took actions that helped Americans understand the...
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…
The Lands of Time: Understanding Land Grants in New Mexico
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies...
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…
Trust Is a Must: What Is Involved in Trusting Those Who Manage Forest Fires?
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...
Choose one of Smokey Bear’s rules for fire prevention and illustrate it. You can send Smokey Bear your finished drawing…
Try This! – Meet Smokey Bear’s Team
Choose one of Smokey Bear’s rules for fire prevention and illustrate it. You can send Smokey Bear your finished drawing at Smokey Bear, Washington DC 20252. He has his own...
When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water,…
Under Where? Underground Water and Its Contribution to Streams
When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water, however, goes down into the soil. The water that stays...
Dr. Marla Emery uses qualitative methods to study foraging in cities and forests in the United States.
Urban Foraging with Dr. Marla Emery
Dr. Marla Emery uses qualitative methods to study foraging in cities and forests in the United States.
Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring…
Virtual Learning Adventure – Nature Health Benefits LIVE
Hoping to learn more about the health benefits of nature? The Forest Service and Natural Inquirer have partnered to bring you Nature Health Benefits LIVE! Learn about a research study...
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…
What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster? Evaluating Environmental Education Programs
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they...
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…
What Is the Impact of the Impact Monster? Evaluating Environmental Education Programs (Spanish)
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they...
Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists…
What’s the Nonpoint? Assessing Nonpoint Source Water Quality Threats Nationwide
Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists know this type of pollution exists, but it is difficult...
The Forest Products Laboratory, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a place where scientists work to develop wood products for human…
Which Do You A-Door? Comparing the Energy Needed to Make Wood and Steel Doors
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...
Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss how climate change affects trees, the benefits of trees, the water and carbon cycles,…
Woodsy Owl LIVE 2: Open Your Eyes — Be Climate-wise
Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss how climate change affects trees, the benefits of trees, the water and carbon cycles, career and volunteer opportunities, and how you can help! This...
