Wilderness
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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... -
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the…Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the land, it is still important to understand the history and... -
Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the…Much of what humans do depends on the land that we live on. No matter how much humans change the land, it is still important to understand the history and... -
In 1974, Forest Service scientist Joseph V. Basile began work on a quaking aspen and elk study alongside other scientists.…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 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Only one EFR is located in Wyoming. The Glacier... -
One of the important jobs of the Forest Service is to oversee restoration projects for forests, grasslands, and watersheds that…One of the important jobs of the Forest Service is to oversee restoration projects for forests, grasslands, and watersheds that have been harvested, damaged by wildfire, or otherwise disturbed. An... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Argonne EFR was established in 1947 and is located... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Black Hills Experimental Forest is 1,376 hectares in the...
