Alaska students broadcast the bears of the Anan Wildlife Observatory
Two black bears are seen fishing for pink salmon on the Anan Wildlife Observatory Lower Falls and Caves livecam on Aug. 30, 2024. The livecams were a decade-long vision of Forest Service staff that became possible in 2024 with advancements in satellite internet and solar energy technology, a dedicated group of students and their mentors,…
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Genetic Conservation - Ash Germplasm
An ash tree that has not been protected with insecticide (left) versus ash trees that have been protected (right). (Courtesy photo by Jeff Hafner)
IntroductionIn response to extensive tree mortality by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), ash seeds are being collected for long term storage to…
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Reach to the forest highlights value of nature
Event attendees wrote personal postcards to forests. USDA Forest Service photo by Lindsey Rustad.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Feb. 25, Forest Service partnered with the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on the fun and exciting Forest Youth Day.Visitors enjoyed forestry related crafts, received educational…
#Youth, #OuterSpace, #ConservationEducation, #Education, #History, #MoonTrees, #ExperimentalForests, #Science
National Seed Laboratory - Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions with their answers below. If you need more information that what is posted here, please feel free to contact us for more specific information.How should I package seed to be sent to the National Seed Lab?How much seed do I need to send?How long does it take to test tree seed?How do I pay for seed tests?Does the NSL accept…
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Tribes, Forest Service collaborating to offset invasive species effect on Native American culture
A black ash in a forested wetland that was recently killed by emerald ash borer. Rapid mortality of black ash from emerald ash borer infestation has important cultural and ecological implications. USDA Forest Service photo by Nate Siegert.
MAINE—USDA Forest Service is collaborating with…
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Things are heating up at Denver Urban Field Station
Researchers affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Research Station’s Denver Urban Field Station collected microclimate field data, which they paired with social survey data, to understand how extreme heat might disproportionately affect transit riders at bus stops around Denver, Colorado. USDA…