To infinity and beyond: Project moon tree, take II
A sycamore moon tree planted at Mississippi State University in 1975 is the parent tree to many second generation trees called Half-Moon Trees. NASA photo by Will Bryan.
WASHINGTON, DC—The Forest Service Conservation Education staff, together with NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement and Natural Inquirer, is proud to announce the Artemis Moon Trees…
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Forest Service has answers about the land around you
If you want to know how many acres of forest in your state were converted to agriculture, what the last hurricane did to forests in its path, or how much carbon is stored in the trees in your county, the Forest Service can provide the answer.
The FIA program maintains a network of over 325,000 permanent plots…
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Trees
Benefits of treesTrees work for us. Properly cared for, they are valuable assets worth three times your initial investment. Healthy trees mean: Healthy people: 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of other air pollutants per year.Healthy communities: Tree-filled neighborhoods lower levels of domestic violence and are safer and more sociable.Healthy environment: One…
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Callery pear publication talks treatment, control
Callery pear is rapidly spreading in the U.S. and is well-known for its ability to thrive under a wide range of environmental conditions. Photo courtesy Leslie J. Mehrhoff, Bugwood.org.
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) can be found across most of the eastern U.S. and in a few western states as well. The nonnative tree was brought to the U.S. in…
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Fall Colors
Find your fall colors on national forests
USDA Forest Service photo
Ready for a fall adventure?If you're craving fresh air, stunning scenery, and a break from the everyday, there's no better time to explore your national forests than autumn. Whether you're a weekend wanderer, a seasoned hiker…