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Public Lands and Public Health: The Case for Getting …

WEBSHIFT stands for “Shaping How we Invest for Tomorrow,” with this gathering focused squarely on sharing and activating the immense health benefits of time out of doors. …

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What is Prescribed Fire and Why is it Important for Forest …

WEBPrescribed fire is the controlled application of fire by a team of experts to restore the health of a forest or grassland ecosystem. Every prescribed fire has a burn plan that outlines …

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The Lifecycle of a Tree

WEBWhen a mature tree reaches the end of its life, it begins to decay and feeds nutrients back into its surroundings. Old and dead trees, or snags, are necessary for sustaining forest …

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A Breath of Fresh Air: How Trees Help Mitigate Climate …

WEBSo, through photosynthesis, trees remove climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help us mitigate the effects of climate change. In one year, a mature …

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How Cutting Down Trees Can Improve Forest Health

WEBThe Benefits of Forest Thinning. Forest thinning is one of the most important tools land managers have to reduce the frequency and intensity of wildfires. Through thinning, land …

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2022: A Big Year for the Forests on Bald Mountain

WEB2022 marked the biggest year to date for work on Bald Mountain: Contractors removed dead and dying trees from 80 acres of the mountain, doubling the acreage previously …

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Shoshone Benewah Forest Health Collaborative

WEBShoshone Benewah Forest Health Collaborative's Approach. The Shoshone Benewah Forest Health Collaborative is comprised of a diverse array of stakeholders, including …

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The Forest is the Therapist

WEBForest therapy opens you up and increases your intuition. The guide opens the door, but the forest is the therapist.”. Today, there are approximately 350 certified guides in the U.S. …

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Forest Restoration: Getting the Prescription Right

WEBIn northern Idaho, the Idaho Panhandle Forest Collaborative is working to plan and implement landscape-scale forest restoration prescriptions that will help prevent severe …

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Underground Networking: The Amazing Connections Beneath …

WEBNext time you’re visiting a forest, as you wander through the trees, take a moment to think about the complex exchanges happening underneath your feet. The mycorrhizal network …

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1 Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Trees

WEBThis results in weaker trees that are more susceptible to disease, insect infestations, and drought. Because of these susceptibilities, overstocked forests, or dense forests with too …

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How Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire

WEBHow Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire. Big or small, gradual or sudden, change rhythmically punctuates human life. In the natural world, change is just as intrinsic and …

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Ecosystem Restoration on the Ocala National Forest

WEBThe NFF is working to restore the health of the longleaf pine ecosystem and the diverse species that rely on this vital ecosystem; improve the recreational experience and bring …

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1 A Restoration Project for Everyone: How an Entire Community is…

WEBThe Lower Salt River Riparian Restoration Project is a landscape-scale effort to improve the health and function of the riparian and aquatic system – to ensure clean and abundant …

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1 Tree Planting During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Challenges and…

WEBAs if the logistical challenges of planting millions of trees were not enough, add into the mix a global public health crisis, unlike anything the world has seen in generations. The …

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Eight Important Facts You Should Know About Post-Fire Restoration

WEBWildfire is a necessary and important part of a natural landscape, but it is undeniable that some wildfires have harsh and negative impacts on communities, water resources, …

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