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Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning...
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and…
From 1920 to 1950, a tree species called albizia (Falcataria moluccana) was brought to Hawai‘i from islands located north and northeast of Australia. A fast-growing tree, albizia now grows all...
In this FACTivity, you will get together with other students and brainstorm a list of challenges or concerns at your…
In this FACTivity, you will get together with other students and brainstorm a list of challenges or concerns at your school. These can be ongoing challenges or a challenge the...
In pairs or in groups, you will identify five policies that exist in your school and analyze who they affect,…
In pairs or in groups, you will identify five policies that exist in your school and analyze who they affect, how they are implemented, what their impacts are, and how...
In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands,…
In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands, particularly in terms of their handling of wildfires. If you...
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...
Our country is full of dazzling landscapes where you can play and learn. America’s public lands are a treasured part…
Our country is full of dazzling landscapes where you can play and learn. America’s public lands are a treasured part of our national heritage, representing its grandeur, bountiful promise, and...
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is…
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is very important that these water sources are protected. Part of...
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...
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs...
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…
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...
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that…
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that live in riparian forests. The scientists wanted to know if...
