Tagged Stories: "forests"
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The first blooms bring the heat
April 1, 2021Skunk cabbage has the ability to create its own warmth and serve as an early food source for pollinators.
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Cherry Springs State Park lures stargazers with dark skies
December 17, 2020Absent light pollution, the view is completely astronomical
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To save the American chestnut, scientists turn to genetic engineering
November 2, 2020The iconic tree species, once almost wiped out, has a long revival story
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Walking through old-growth forest in Pennsylvania
October 22, 2020Alan Seeger Natural Area escaped clear-cutting, but threats remain
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Who speaks for the trees?
October 9, 2020The U.S. Forest Service and State Foresters sign agreement to accelerate forest restoration around the watershed
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What habitats are found in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
October 6, 2020These seven habitats play their own unique role in the Bay’s ecosystem
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How choosing the right tree can help adapt to climate change
May 8, 2020By planning for the future, you can increase forest resiliency
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Wooded wetlands host amphibians aplenty
April 10, 2020The wood frog is an early-season visitor to vernal pools
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What’s in a tree? Oxygen, food, clean water and money
March 9, 2020A new study shows riparian buffers offer social, environmental and economic benefits
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A ferocious predator in a small package
February 12, 2020Fishers rebound thanks to reforestation
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