Carbon Storage
In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon…
In this lesson plan, students will use the findings of Inquiry 4 to explore how trees factor into the carbon cycle. Students will discuss how trees may impact climate and...
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question, “What are the similarities and differences of two recent studies of carbon…
In this FACTivity, you will answer the question, “What are the similarities and differences of two recent studies of carbon storage in tropical forests?” You will identify how these studies...
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation’s natural resources?…
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...
Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute! Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE 3, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the…
Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute! Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE 3, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. In this series...
Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss how climate change affects trees, the benefits of trees, the water and carbon cycles,…
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...
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how...
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying…
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying this movement is one way that scientists can better understand...
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more...
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across…
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across a large area of land. They chose the island of...
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of…
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing the world’s climate...