Wilderness
Learn more about wilderness benefits, wilderness protection and preservation, wilderness recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees.... -
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes... -
Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the…Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the green leaves or needles, of a plant. The amount of... -
In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from…In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from the forested one they prefer. When tree harvesting occurs, the... -
When humans divert water from mountain streams, there is less water in the streams at certain times. The scientist in…When humans divert water from mountain streams, there is less water in the streams at certain times. The scientist in this study wanted to know whether stream channels are changed... -
In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are…In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are now mixed with conifer trees. Each year, fewer aspen-dominated stands... -
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes... -
In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from…In many places where martens live, trees are harvested for wood products, leaving martens with an environment very different from the forested one they prefer. When tree harvesting occurs, the... -
In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to…In the Western United States, shallow rocky soils and a dry climate often make it hard for new trees to grow in areas that have been harvested of older trees.... -
Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the…Sunlight is the source of energy for plants, which create food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the foliage, or the green leaves or needles, of a plant. The amount of...
