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 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. Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest in Alaska is one of... -
Bark beetles and their effects on pine trees have been an important research topic for many years. More than forty…Bark beetles and their effects on pine trees have been an important research topic for many years. More than forty years ago, Forest Service entomologists Robert L. Lyon and Kenneth... -
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can…Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can also be an issue in natural areas, such as forests.... -
The Youth Forest Monitoring Program (YFMP) is a summer internship program for students in grades 9 12. Participants learn about…The Youth Forest Monitoring Program (YFMP) is a summer internship program for students in grades 9 12. Participants learn about forest ecology, explore their local forest lands, engage in forest... -
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…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... -
A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world. In this edition, read about a father and son’s…A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world. In this edition, read about a father and son’s reflections on their wilderness adventures, learn more about wildlife in... -
The idea of protecting lands as wilderness did not happen overnight. Before the National Wilderness Preservation System was established in…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... -
A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world, this issue of Nature-Oriented Parenting includes information on the…A guide for caregivers to teach children about the natural world, this issue of Nature-Oriented Parenting includes information on the National Wilderness Preservation System and a family hiking activity. -
Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s…Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s system of experimental forests and ranges and was established in... -
In this module, we will explore trees and what they need, and we will learn how tree seeds have gone…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...
