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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Caves & Karst
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Stewardship of Caves and Karst
Beaver Falls Karst…
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Connecting People to Nature
The Forest Service engages in a variety of programs to connect people to nature and to engage the public in fishing and other aquatic-related events and activities. Youth snorkel programs, Tribal Youth Intern programs, a Fish Boot Camp with local schools, and the hosting of more than 300 individual youth fishing events and free fishing days on national forest waters are just some of our…