While some fires naturally occur and help keep forest ecosystems healthy, 84% of wildfires are caused by human-related activities. Help children learn what causes wildfires and how to prevent them with these student activities.
Explore tree structure and scale by using different methods to measure them. In this activity, children will measure trees in different ways and become familiar …
A Guide to Teaching and Learning About Forests PLT’s Forest Literacy Framework translates the language of forests and sustainable forest management into concepts for everyone …
The degree to which trees dominate a given geography, often expressed as a percentage of the spatial extent (eg. “the tree cover in that urban …
Removal of trees from a forest to restore ecological health or to obtain income from the wood products.
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs by practicing a land stewardship ethic …
“Keys to Being Firewise®.” Trees Are Key, Episode 28. In this 12-minute podcast, a guest speaker from Firewise.org talks about how to maintain defensible space …
“Proper Planting Is Key.” Trees Are Key, Episode 26. The first 8-minute segment of this podcast provides many practical details for how to plant a …
“Fall Color Is Key.” Trees Are Key, Episode 21. The first 6-minute segment of this podcast explains why deciduous trees drop their leaves and what …
“Keys to Forest Therapy.” Trees Are Key, Episode 263. In this 14-minute podcast, a certified nature therapist discusses the connection between trees, nature, and people …
