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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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, readers meet Dr. Ge Sun who studies land use in the Southern... -
National forests and national grasslands are managed for all United States citizens. Parts of these forests and grasslands, however, may…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... -
Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article,…Over the past 40 years, Federal and State governments have provided financial incentives to private forest landowners. In this article, scientists wanted to know what kind of impact these programs... -
Scientists working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations wanted to know what kinds of forests grew…Scientists working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations wanted to know what kinds of forests grew across the world and how much humans had impacted them.... -
The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore…The scientists in this study were interested in trees that live in the Eastern United States. They wanted to explore how the habitat of these trees might change in the... -
The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get…The scientists wanted to know if the information gathered by satellites was as good as the information they would get if they gathered it in person. The scientists in this... -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect freshwater wetlands. Specifically, scientists looked at freshwater wetlands called Carolina bays…What Goes Around Comes Around: How Long-Term Weather Patterns Affect Plants in Carolina Bay Wetlands
This article looks at how long-term weather patterns affect freshwater wetlands. Specifically, scientists looked at freshwater wetlands called Carolina bays – shallow depressions in forests that fill with rainfall during... -
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When…Leaves change color in the fall. Cooler temperatures in the fall cause the chlorophyll in leaves to break down. When chlorophyll, which is green, begins to break down in leaves,...
