Carbon

Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and…
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and shrubs with crops or animal production is to create environmental,...

The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do forest termites contribute to the carbon cycle? Materials: Ruler…
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How do forest termites contribute to the carbon cycle? Materials: Ruler Plastic knife 5 oz of Play-doh (optional) Scale (optional) Log...

The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea…
The scientists in this study wanted to identify which mangrove forests, growing in various conditions, were keeping up with sea level rise.

Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in…
Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in forest ecosystems. Scientists in this research try to understand the…

In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients…
In this article, learn about soils and the amount of salmon-derived nutrients (SDN) in Southeast Alaska! Salmon-derived nutrients are nutrients in the soils that are from decomposing salmon. The scientists...

In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could...