Topic: Trees
Wildfire has a variety of ways it interacts with the landscape. Sometimes it can creep along or rage at breakneck speed. A scientist talks about what happens when fire soars into the dense crowns of trees — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
In mountainous areas, quaking aspens are among the most beloved of trees. But aspen trees are in trouble. Learn more about their decline in the U.S. — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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Some scientists think that in the late 16th century, the Plymouth colonists experienced a 20-year- long, coast-to-coast mega-drought. A scientist talks about tree rings and drought patterns — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
Ecology of Fear
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
Ash trees are a common hardwood in North America. They’re often planted in cities because they can handle the stress and pollution. But there’s a new threat to ash trees — which we talk about on today’s Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
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