Experimental Forests and Ranges
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Browse articles and spotlights on these unique research locations and learn more about the science being done there.
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Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held…Water is constantly moving throughout the natural environment. Some scientists study the flow of water into, out of, and held within particular natural areas. Trees play a role in the... -
Test your knowledge on invasive species, runoff, and humidity.Test your knowledge on invasive species, runoff, and humidity. -
Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s…Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s system of experimental forests and ranges and was established in... -
Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more…Scientists believe that Earth’s climate is getting warmer. If the climate continues to get warmer, then there could be more cycles of freezing and thawing. The scientists wondered what would... -
In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted…In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted to know if different trees contribute different amounts of nutrients... -
In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted…In this study, the scientists studied trees growing on Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. The scientists wanted to know if different trees contribute different amounts of nutrients...
