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Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Population and the Environment: Global Challenge
Look globally at the rising population and understand the impact on the environment, water supply, forestry, and biodiversity through the article and its supporting resources.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Forest Preservation
Learn about the different kinds of forests, how forests are structured, their importance, deforestation and its impact, forest degradation, and what individuals can do to protect forests.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Agroforestry and the Maintenance of Biodiversity
Aligned with National Science Education Standards, this article details the goals and processes of agroforestry. Agroforestry is a system of growing trees among areas populated by crops or livestock in an effort to maintain and encourage...
US Forest Service
United State Department of Agriculture Forest Service
States policies on reforestation due to deforestation practices of the past century. Mentions negative ecological effects of poor timber cutting practices in the United States, and focuses on changing public opinion regarding timber...
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Manitoba Model Forest Network: Sustainable Forest Management (Grade 11) [Pdf]
This 167-page Science unit on forest management looks at the different ways humans have managed Manitoba forests throughout history. It explains the ways we harvest our forests, the products they provide us with, and what the future...
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Manitoba Model Forest Network: Interaction Within Forest Ecosystems [Pdf]
This comprehensive Grade 7 Science unit has three chapters on forest ecosystems, natural cycles in a forest, and human interactions with a forest. Each chapter has experiments, activities and questions complete with answers. There are...
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Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
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Bytown Museum: The Timber Days
The Bytown Museum looks at the culture, history, and the economic impact that the timber trade had on the growth and development of the City of Ottawa.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Douglas Fir Plywood
The Royal British Columbia Museum discuss the rise and boom of the Douglas Fir Plywood industry. An abstract of the written paper is provided followed by the actual essay.
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Nicaragua Program
Nicaragua's natural resources are being threatened by its advancing agricultural frontier. Read what's being done about it at this site.
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City of Timmins: Timmins, Ontario
Timmins, Ontario, is located in the Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario. Timmin's economy depends on forestry and mining. It is known as "The City with the Heart of God" due to the many exploration companies working in the area. Links...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Pocosins
Pocosins are naturally occurring freshwater evergreen shrub bogs or wetlands of the southeastern coastal plains. In 1962 pocosins still covered nearly 2.25 million acres in North Carolina-accounting for almost three-quarters of the...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Wisconsin's Champion Trees
Environmental Education for Kids offers step-by-step procedures to measure trees. Designed for Wisconsin's Champion Trees, these guidelines can be adopted for use in any state or area.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips
This site has Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips. These tips will help you when you are out camping.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Adventures in Abc and 1,2,3
In this outdoor/indoor lesson, the students will study Antler, Bear, Canoe by Betsy Bowen and make their own ABC book based on their observation skills used in the school forest.
US Department of Agriculture
White Mountain National Forest
Find current information about visiting the White Mountains at this resource. Be sure to click on Environmental Assessments for more clinical information and Notes from a Naturalist for general information about the mountain environment.
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The Days of Genesis 1
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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Smokey Bear
Use this site to learn tips for fire safety while outdoors, background information about Smokey, and games to play, as well as nature information about the Black Bear.
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Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Watching Forests From Space
Check out how satellites help scientists study the Earth's forests. What can be learned through these images?
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National Fire Protection Association
The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Northern Forest
NWF features the Northern Forest highlighting its native people and wildlife. Threats to this massive forest of the New England forest ecosystem are identified.
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