Forest management
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas…
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas of fisher habitat. They hypothesized that the core area would...
In this FACTivity, you will create a forest management plan for a 1-hectare (or 1-acre) forest. You will make this…
In this FACTivity, you will create a forest management plan for a 1-hectare (or 1-acre) forest. You will make this plan by using the Planning Your Own Forest Graphic Organizer....
Learn more about how people around the world are planning and maintaining healthy forests.
Learn more about how people around the world are planning and maintaining healthy forests.
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read.
This is the 4th video in this series. Learn how scientist like Rebecca Flitcroft, explain their ‘take home message’ from…
This is the 4th video in this series. Learn how scientist like Rebecca Flitcroft, explain their ‘take home message’ from their findings. She discusses how research is not fully completed...
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...
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into…
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they...
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists…
The scientists in this study wanted to figure out how forest management, climate change, and streamflow interact. First, the scientists wanted to identify if forest management could affect streamflow. Second,...
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk…
In the Western United States, many of the forests have too many small trees. These small trees increase the risk of wildfire. Forest managers, therefore, want to remove the small...
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only…
Pine trees cover much of the Southeastern United States. When older pine trees are cut for making wood products, only the trees’ boles are used. The scientists in this study...