Learning from nature
The uplands on the west side of the newly established research natural area are connected to the lowlands on the east side by an extensive transition zone dominated by black spruce. This densely vegetated transition zone provides optimal conditions in which researchers can study tree diversity across varied topography. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Perry…
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Wood innovation: Forest Products Lab celebrates Earth Day
Earth Day Celebration attendee interacts with Forest Product Laboratory staff at the Forest Product Laboratory Earth Day event. (USDA Forest Service photo by Nate Sapp)
WISCONSIN—On April 20, the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory hosted an Earth Day event in Madison, Wisconsin. This event…
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Forest in focus: Enter the employee photo contest
Have a great photo like this one on San Bernardino National Forest? Submit it to the employee photo contest. USDA Forest Service photo by Wendy Hovland.
WASHINGTON, DC—We’re putting the forest in focus. The national Office of Communication is rolling out a monthly employee photo…
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Recreating on National Forests and Grasslands
Find Your OpportunityNational forests and grasslands provide people from all backgrounds and abilities with opportunities for world-class recreation adventures, from serene trout fishing to scaling the tallest peaks to commanding the most challenging alpine ski run. There’s much more to explore on national forests and grasslands that you know. Our online visitor map can help get you started or…
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Caves & Karst
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Stewardship of Caves and Karst
Beaver Falls Karst…
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Citizen Science
Citizen Science is Sound Science Provided by YouCitizen science is when the public takes part in the scientific process, including forming research questions, collecting, analyzing, and making conclusions about data, or developing new technologies and applications. Anyone can be a citizen scientist; the best part about citizen science is that it can take place anywhere, whether it's in our…