Topic: Plants
A rare plant has been fighting to stand tall in a small corner of the arid west. With the help of prescribed fire and a few dedicated fans, the lemhi penstemon hasn’t given up yet. Learn more about this “fire flower.”
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- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
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City dwellers feast on plant-derived resources
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Climate and land use are intimately linked
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- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
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Scientists are now using satellite data in an effort to avert famine and starvation in parts of the worlds including Africa, Central America, Haiti, and Afghanistan.
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- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
Humans use 20% of all new plant material
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