History
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they…
Spotlight – Time Warp for Batter Up!
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they break less frequently. Discover what has changed since this earlier...
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists.…
Spotlight – Time Warp for On The Fence
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists. Knowing that elk often eat quaking aspen, the scientist asked:...
In this module, we will explore trees and what they need, and we will learn how tree seeds have gone…
Learning Module – Countdown to Moon Trees
In this module, we will explore trees and what they need, and we will learn how tree seeds have gone to space. Below you will find articles, videos, and activities...
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic.…
Spotlight – Time Warp for Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
As you have learned in the “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” Introduction section, wildland fire is an important research topic. Forest Service scientists have long been interested in wildland fire....
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…
Spotlight – Wilderness Act Timeline (Wilderness 2.0)
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in 1964, many people took actions that helped Americans understand the...
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…
Spotlight – Wilderness Act Timeline (Pack to Back)
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in 1964, many people took actions that helped Americans understand the...
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…
The Lands of Time: Understanding Land Grants in New Mexico
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may be leased to individuals and companies. Some individuals and companies...
This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was…
Wildland Fire 2 – Vol. 13 No. 1
This journal focuses on wildland fire. Wildland fire is any fire occurring in vegetation areas, regardless of how it was started. In this edition, you will learn about different types…
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…
Fight or Light? The History and Impact of the Big Fires of 1910
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned...
In this FACTivity, you will research a recent natural disturbance that has been in the news in the past year.…
FACTivity – Fight or Light?
In this FACTivity, you will research a recent natural disturbance that has been in the news in the past year. Then you will write a story about the event and...
