Experimental Forests and Ranges
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Browse articles and spotlights on these unique research locations and learn more about the science being done there.
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In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Luquillo Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Fernow Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. More than 100 years later, 80 of these areas... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Only one EFR is located in Wyoming. The Glacier... -
Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, watersheds, and fish.Crossword – Food for the Soil
Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, watersheds, and fish. -
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of…Batter Up: Investigating What Type of Wood Makes the Best Baseball Bat
In “Batter Up,” learn about how engineers designed a test to determine baseball bat breakage rates for different types of wood. -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Argonne Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Argonne EFR was established in 1947 and is located... -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Black Hills Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experiment forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Black Hills Experimental Forest is 1,376 hectares in the... -
In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help…Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: Is Climate Connected to Very Large Wildland Fires?
In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. -
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental…Spotlight – Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest
In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest in Alaska is one of... -
To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows.…Standing On the Shoulders of Giants: How Well Do Big-Leaf Mahogany Trees Grow in Different Conditions?
To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows. Therefore, the scientists in this study wanted to examine how...
