When the Forest Burns: Understanding Wildfires and What Comes After
I’ll never forget the morning I woke up to a copper-orange sky. Ash floated like snowflakes. The air was thick, heavy with smoke. Miles away, a wildfire had sparked to life—and the wind brought it whispering through the valley. It…
What is the Largest Forest in the United States?
The United States has a wealth of large forests, most of which are found to the West of the Mississippi River, stretching from Arizona to Alaska. The largest national forest is the Alaskan forest, Tongass. The monstrous and dense constellation…
What is the Difference Between a Forest and a Jungle?
Forests generally describe an area with many tall trees but with clear, traversable land. Jungles generally describe an area with tall trees but with thick vegetation, that is difficult is not impossible to traverse. A forest may be dry or…
Why is Forest Conservation Important?
Our planet’s forests take up a sizable chunk of Earth – about thirty-one percent, to be more exact. Forests and other natural habitats contribute more to the rest of the world than one might imagine. Humans depend on forests for…
What is Forest Conservation?
Forest conservation is the general practice of working to protect and maintain the planet’s natural forested areas and other equally important habitats. The goals of conservation are to ensure a healthy forest ecosystem by minimizing human intervention and allowing the…
The Conservation Ethic & The Founding the US Forest Service
The conservation ethic and United States Forest Service are two major parts responsible for conserving and protecting our remaining forests and their wildlife. The conservation ethic is a concept with the main goal of our natural world including forests and…
How to Become a Forest Ranger
Forest rangers have a hugely important job when it comes to maintaining the health and safety of the forest itself as well as its visitors. The general duties of a forest ranger include things like public education, area patrol, monitoring…
How Much Oxygen Does the Amazon Forest Produce?
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest and most densely populated forest in the world, and has commonly been referred to as “the lungs of the Earth”. The great mass of trees and wildlife is known for producing a considerable amount…
