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…
#Tribal, #IndigenousTraditions, #EmeraldAshBorer, #InvasiveSpecies, #Insects, #Science
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…
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National Report on Sustainable Forests talks sustainability of US forests
According to the 2020 report, forest land area in the U.S. has increased slightly over the past century and forests continue to serve as the largest national net carbon sink.
WASHINGTON, DC—The USDA Forest Service has released its 2020 National Report on Sustainable Forests. This report tracks forest…
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RMRS to host two wildfire crisis-focused science sessions
COLORADO—Rocky Mountain Research Station is hosting two upcoming virtual sessions focused on two key topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. These sessions will be recorded.Nov. 1: SMOKE: State of the Science. A panel of six smoke experts from the Forest Service, universities and Environmental Protection Agency will address managers’ smoke-related questions. Register for this session…