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 & PlantsLaura Kenefic, Silviculturist
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a silviculturist, I study ways to sustainably manage forests for desired products and outcomes.
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a silviculturist, I study ways to sustainably manage forests for desired products and outcomes.
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Forests & PlantsBob Keane, Research Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I study wildland fuel science, ecosystem modeling, and ecosystem restoration to see how natural processes affect the landscape.
- Ph.D., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I study wildland fuel science, ecosystem modeling, and ecosystem restoration to see how natural processes affect the landscape.
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Forests & PlantsLandformsLouis Iverson, Landscape Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of North Dakota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how landscapes (ranging from large continents to small fields) are put together and how they function to provide ecosystem services to humans and all life.
- Ph.D., University of North Dakota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how landscapes (ranging from large continents to small fields) are put together and how they function to provide ecosystem services to humans and all life.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterWeather & ClimateWildlifeCarolyn Hunsaker, Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of California
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationship of living things with the living and nonliving environment. I study the forest vegetation, soils, climate, air quality, stream organisms, and water quantity and quality.
- Ph.D., University of California
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationship of living things with the living and nonliving environment. I study the forest vegetation, soils, climate, air quality, stream organisms, and water quantity and quality.
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Forests & PlantsWeather & ClimateLaurie Stroh Huckaby, Dendroecologist
- M.S. Forest Ecology, Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A dendroecologist uses tree rings to reconstruct climate, disturbances (including human land use), and other factors that influence tree growth.
- M.S. Forest Ecology, Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A dendroecologist uses tree rings to reconstruct climate, disturbances (including human land use), and other factors that influence tree growth.
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Forests & PlantsLinda Heath, Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study ways to provide estimates of multiple environmental benefits. An example of a benefit is forest carbon. The estimates are needed at local to national to global scales.
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study ways to provide estimates of multiple environmental benefits. An example of a benefit is forest carbon. The estimates are needed at local to national to global scales.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeSean Healey, Forest Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies the structure, composition, and processes that interact in a forest to provide different habitats for plants and animals. My research focuses on improving our understanding of changes in forest conditions.
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies the structure, composition, and processes that interact in a forest to provide different habitats for plants and animals. My research focuses on improving our understanding of changes in forest conditions.
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FireForests & PlantsMappingChristie Hawley, Natural Resource Analyst
- M.N.R., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a natural resource analyst, I gather geographic and field data on forests and wildland fires. I analyze these data using computer software to answer scientific questions related to fire and plant interactions.
- M.N.R., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a natural resource analyst, I gather geographic and field data on forests and wildland fires. I analyze these data using computer software to answer scientific questions related to fire and plant interactions.
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Forests & PlantsConnie Harrington, Silviculturist & Tree Physiologist
- Ph.D., University of Washington (Seattle)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A silviculturist studies how trees interact with each other and how changing a tree’s neighborhood influences how it grows and the other plants that grow with it. A tree physiologist studies the biological processes that influence tree growth.
- Ph.D., University of Washington (Seattle)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A silviculturist studies how trees interact with each other and how changing a tree’s neighborhood influences how it grows and the other plants that grow with it. A tree physiologist studies the biological processes that influence tree growth.
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Forests & PlantsBill Hargrove, Landscape Ecologist
- University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist searches for the links between patterns and ecological processes across large areas.
- University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist searches for the links between patterns and ecological processes across large areas.