Engineering and Forest Products
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The “To Harvest or Not to Harvest” monograph examines research about sustainably harvesting black cohosh in the wild. This monograph…The “To Harvest or Not to Harvest” monograph examines research about sustainably harvesting black cohosh in the wild. This monograph also includes information on agroforestry and food forests. “To Harvest…
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Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series.…Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series. In “Batter Up!”, learn about how engineers designed a test…
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Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany…Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany trees for use in furniture and other products. Because of…
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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…
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The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners…The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners make decisions about replanting trees after harvesting. The scientists know... -
Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous…Black cohosh is a forest plant that is harvested for its medicinal use. Black cohosh is native to eastern deciduous forests and can be found as far south as Georgia,... -
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of…In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of wood. -
To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows.…To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows. Therefore, the scientists in this study wanted to examine how... -
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United…In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United States. -
Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is…Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is found in the Hawaiian Islands. The wood from this tree...
