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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Forests & PlantsInsectsKathy Smith, Research Laboratory Technician
- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
- M.S., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a laboratory technician, I use molecular biology techniques to study forest pests and pathogens, as well as, how trees defend themselves against these pests and pathogens.
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Forests & PlantsNick Skowronski, Forest Ecologist
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies how plants and animals interact within a forest community. Some of these scientists are particularly interested in how forests cycle carbon and work to measure how carbon moves through these systems.
- Ph.D., Rutgers University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies how plants and animals interact within a forest community. Some of these scientists are particularly interested in how forests cycle carbon and work to measure how carbon moves through these systems.
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Forests & PlantsCallie Schweitzer, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Penn State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how forests respond to disturbances. I am interested in trying to predict how trees grow, which tree species grow best, and how both plants and animals respond to events such as fire, drought, timber harvesting, and people!
- Ph.D., Penn State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies how forests respond to disturbances. I am interested in trying to predict how trees grow, which tree species grow best, and how both plants and animals respond to events such as fire, drought, timber harvesting, and people!
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeMichael Schwartz, Conservation Geneticist
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A conservation geneticist examines the DNA found in cells of every species to learn many secretive facts about these species.
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A conservation geneticist examines the DNA found in cells of every species to learn many secretive facts about these species.
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Forests & PlantsPaul Schaberg, Research Plant Physiologist
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A plant physiologist studies the biology of how plants work. These studies are often done to determine if a part of a plant is not working or is causing the plant problems. An example includes low air temperatures causing injury and poor growth.
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A plant physiologist studies the biology of how plants work. These studies are often done to determine if a part of a plant is not working or is causing the plant problems. An example includes low air temperatures causing injury and poor growth.
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Forests & PlantsLindsey Rustad, Forest Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies the interrelated patterns and processes of vegetation, animals, energy, water and nutrients in forests.
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies the interrelated patterns and processes of vegetation, animals, energy, water and nutrients in forests.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeAlejandro Royo, Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Pittsurgh
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecologists study how interactions among organisms within communities and environmental factors influence the diversity, distribution, and dynamics of species.
- Ph.D., University of Pittsurgh
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecologists study how interactions among organisms within communities and environmental factors influence the diversity, distribution, and dynamics of species.
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Forests & PlantsLara Roman, Research Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a research ecologist, I study the ecology of trees in cities, towns, and suburbs.
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a research ecologist, I study the ecology of trees in cities, towns, and suburbs.
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Forests & PlantsKurt Riitters, Landscape Ecologist
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Landscape ecology differs from traditional ecology by including humans as a key component of ecosystems. We study how ecosystems are affected by human activities over very large regions.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Landscape ecology differs from traditional ecology by including humans as a key component of ecosystems. We study how ecosystems are affected by human activities over very large regions.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeMatt Reeves, Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I study the interaction of climate, plants, and animals in rangelands.
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I study the interaction of climate, plants, and animals in rangelands.