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  1. Northwest huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum). Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

    The Northwest Huckleberry and Other Nuts and Berries of the Region

    Fruit-producing shrubs such as huckleberries, salal, Oregon grape, and beaked hazelnut are an important component of social history and traditional tribal diets in the Pacific Northwest. The fruits of these shrubs are also an important food source...

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    January 7, 2020

  2. The Tanana Valley of Alaska. USDA Forest Service photo.

    Forests of Interior Alaska

    Alaska’s boreal forest represents approximately 15 percent of forested area in the United States. But the remote, rugged landscape of Interior Alaska makes it particularly challenging to conduct forest inventories in this region....

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    July 23, 2019

  3. The inner crater of Mt. St. Helens. USDA Forest Service. Photo by Ali Freibott.

    Promoting STEM education at Mount St. Helens

    Mount St. Helens is an extraordinary natural laboratory for students to learn about geology, landscape dynamics, and species regeneration, hopefully, while stimulating their interest in the natural sciences!The Inner City Youth Institute provides...

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    July 17, 2019

  4. Where in the World is the Pacific Marten?

    Tracking the rare animal in Oregon's coastal forest  The Pacific marten (Martes caurina) is a small mammal native to forested areas along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. These elusive, rare carnivores were thought to be extinct for...

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    June 26, 2019

  5. The Gastineau Channel near Juneau, Alaska. USDA Forest Service photo by Ali Freibott.

    Changing Alaskan Shorelines and Resources

    Climate change is altering the coastal environment in southeast Alaska, with direct impacts on valued coastal resources. From sea level rise to glacial retreat, the shoreline itself is undergoing dynamic changes—sometimes at unprecedented ...

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    June 26, 2019

  6. Douglas-fir flowers. USDA Forest Service photo by Connie Harrington.

    Investigating How Genetics Affects the Response of Douglas-fir to Climate Variables

    Some populations of Douglas-fir trees may be better adapted than others to cope with the increased drought and temperature alterations predicted as a result of climate change. As part of the Seed Source Movement Trial, researchers investigated the...

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    May 10, 2019

  7. Forest Inventory and Analysis Program in the Western Pacific Islands Story Map

    Every ten years, the the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program conducts forest inventories on six island groups in the Pacific region: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Federated States of...

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    May 8, 2019

  8. Forest Inventory and Analysis in Hawaii Story Map

    Every ten years, the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program assess the health and conditions of forests in Hawaii. The data collected in this forest inventory is used in by resource managers and policy makers to guide forest-related plans and...

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    May 8, 2019

  9. Understanding and Preparing for Fire

     Forests were shaped by wildfires long before humans began managing them.  Click on the preview below to see the full story. [[{"fid":"111903","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][...

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    February 12, 2019

  10. Even Fish Need Oxygen: Investigating Hypoxia in Rivers Where Salmon Spawn

    You've probably heard of, or maybe even seen, the massive die-offs of fish that sometimes occur in lakes and coastal areas worldwide. But do you know what one major cause of fish die-offs is? Hypoxia, or extremely low levels of dissolved oxygen in...

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    December 18, 2017

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