Biodiversity
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…
A Flame Changer – Vol. 1 No. 25
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of…
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…
Spotlight – Fernow Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are the similarities and differences between isolated environments of various…
FACTivity – Treasure Islands
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are the similarities and differences between isolated environments of various sizes? Materials: Copy of charts provided “Treasure Islands” article Access...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation’s natural resources?…
FACTivity – Fill Those Potholes
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation’s natural resources? To complete this FACTivity, you will use what you’ve learned...
Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants…
A Flame Changer – How Fire Diversity Affects Bee and Butterfly Populations
Open forest ecosystems, like those of longleaf pine or loblolly pine, are managed with regular fires to support native plants and biodiversity. The scientists in this study were interested in...
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
Crossword – Woodsy Owl
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
The Pacific Islands Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including coastal crabs, mangrove forest and rising sea…
Pacific Islands – Vol. 1 No. 21
The Pacific Islands Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including coastal crabs, mangrove forest and rising sea levels, restoration of patches in tropical forests, invasive tree species,…
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes…
Patchwork – Using Forest Patches to Help With Forest Restoration in Palau
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes for the restoration of native forest in the Lake Ngardok...
This is the 3rd edition of the World’s Forest Natural Inquirer based on the 2015 Global Forest Resources Assessment. This…
World’s Forests 3 edition
This is the 3rd edition of the World’s Forest Natural Inquirer based on the 2015 Global Forest Resources Assessment. This edition was completed in partnership with the USDA Forest Service,…
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
Inquiry 2: What Benefits Do the World’s Forests Provide?
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
