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Climate change will expose human vulnerability, test human resilience, but highlight human intelligence.
Transfogarascher Highway through Carpathian Mountains of Romania.Some of the more extreme changes in climate will become evident on land.
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Forests Protection: Chesapeake Bay WatershedFederal Forests Still Protecting Chesapeake Bay After 100 Years For 100 years, the Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville,... More »
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Fall Colors 2011 (Land & other resources)USDA Forest Service launches expanded Fall Colors 2011 website Hotline provides information for peak viewing and trip planning Fall Colors 2011 is underway with the U.S.... More »
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King Memorial: Nation's 395th National ParkThe National Park Service formally welcomed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial as America’s 395th national park on August 28, 2011 – the 48th anniversary of Dr.... More »
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Barrier island (Land & other resources)The term barrier islands might conjure images of beaches, boardwalks, and vacation homes for some, but barrier islands function as more than just areas for tourism and... More »
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National Report on Sustainable Forests (2010)Report Supports an All-Lands Approach to Resource Management The United States has 751 million acres of forests that have remained remarkably stable during the past 50... More »
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Agriculture II (Land & other resources)Humans began to cultivate food crops about 10,000 years ago. Prior to that time, hunter-gatherers secured their food as they traveled in the nearby environment. When they... More »
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Comments Sought: Forest Service Land...USDA Forest Service Unveils Proposed Planning Rule to Provide Science-Based Framework to Support Healthy Forests and Communities Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on... More »
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Changing climate, changing forests Last Updated on 2012-08-16 00:00:00 The report focuses on established science and offers recommendations for decision-makers on steps that will make forests more resilient to the effects of climate change. It is a General Technical Report, published by the U.S. Forest Service, and was authored by Lindsey Rustad, John Campbell, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Thomas Huntington, Kathy Fallon Lambert, Jacqueline Mohan, and Nicholas Rodenhouse. The report concludes that the climate of the Northeast has changed and is likely to change more. The report's Abstract is presented here, and the full document may be downloaded at the link at the end of this page. Changing climate, changing forests: The impacts of climate change on forests of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada Key Words:temperate forests, biogeochemistry, carbon cycle, water cycle, climate models, invasive species, wildlife, climate adaptation,... More » Fall Colors 2011 (Land & other resources) Last Updated on 2011-09-20 00:00:00 USDA Forest Service launches expanded Fall Colors 2011 website Hotline provides information for peak viewing and trip planning Fall Colors 2011 is underway with the U.S. Forest Service leading the charge to urge people to get outdoors, spend time in rural communities, and enjoy one of nature’s most spectacular seasons. “Fall is a special time when nature’s work transforms our landscapes into a natural patchwork of vibrant hues,” said Tom Tidwell, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. “Because the Forest Service is the national source for tree expertise, we are ready to help Americans plan their trips and appreciate the incredible show.” For many rural communities, leaf peeping is a major source of revenue. Hotels, restaurants and local shops rely on the influx of dollars generated by the fall visitors. From coast to coast,... More » King Memorial: Nation's 395th National Park Last Updated on 2011-09-18 00:00:00 The National Park Service formally welcomed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial as America’s 395th national park on August 28, 2011 – the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The National Park Service also emphasized its commitment to working closely with the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Foundation. “Welcoming this memorial to the National Mall honors a heroic man and a critical chapter in our nation’s march toward a more perfect union,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. “Martin Luther King, Jr., mobilized the power of faith and morality to break the chains of oppression that held our nation back. I commend the MLK Foundation and Harry Johnson for their tireless work in making this memorial a reality, so that we may always be... More » Barrier island (Land & other resources) Last Updated on 2011-07-27 00:00:00 The term barrier islands might conjure images of beaches, boardwalks, and vacation homes for some, but barrier islands function as more than just areas for tourism and recreation. As the first line of defense during storms that threaten coastal communities, barrier islands are very important for reducing the devastating effects of wind and waves and for absorbing storm energy. They are also important marine habitat that supports commercially important fish species, as well as birds, sea turtles and other wildlife species. Barrier Island Habitat Zones Barrier islands are long, narrow, offshore deposits of sand or sediment that run parallel to the coastline. They are separated from the main land by a shallow sound, bay, or lagoon and are often found in chains along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. The islands themselves are separated by narrow tidal inlets. A... More » National Report on Sustainable Forests (2010) Last Updated on 2011-07-10 00:00:00 Report Supports an All-Lands Approach to Resource Management The United States has 751 million acres of forests that have remained remarkably stable during the past 50 years, according to the U.S. Forest Service's 2010 National Report on Sustainable Forests. The report, the second edition since 2003, provides a comprehensive picture of current conditions and trends in the nation's forests, forest industries and forest communities, and also gives details on forest conditions as they relate to sustainability. "Our nation's trees and forests preserve and protect the vitality of America's clean air and water," said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. "In order to ensure the sustainability of America's forests in the long term, land managers need to work across jurisdictions and land-use types, viewing forested landscapes as an... More » 
