education about forest ecosystem?
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Me too.  So what's your question?
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What you want to do is best done by a science called Dendrochronology:\n \nology: the study of \nchronos: time, or more specifically events in past time \ndendros: using trees, or more specifically the growth rings of trees \n\nApplications in dendrochronology include: \necology: insect outbreaks, forest stand structure, past fires\nclimatology: past droughts or cold periods \ngeology: past earthquakes, volcanic eruptions \nanthropology: past construction, habitation, and abandonment of societies\n\nGo to the site in the url and you can learn a lot of real information, not media hype about global warming.\n\nPS. The thermometer was only invented a few hundred years ago. No record of temperatures older than that exists. But old wood lasts for thousands of years and is a true account of local conditions. \n\nEnjoy! It is a fascinating science.
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Biology\nEnvironmental Science\nChemistry
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Take your pick:\n\n1.What are the affects of pesticides on our rivers and streams?\n2.Explore two endangered species. \n3.Is global warming increasing the frequency of hurricanes?\n4.What are the affects of deforestation on the tropical rainforest?\n5.How does extinction affect a food web?\n6.How can forest fires be good for a forest ecosystem?\n7.What is ozone depletion and how can we protect the ozone layer?\n8.Explore how frogs can be biological indicators.\n9.Discuss the role of decomposers in a forest ecosystem. \n10.How does recycling help improve our environment? \n11.How can deer hunters improve a forest ecosystem? \n12.How does water runoff from pavement affect the surrounding environment?\n13.What impact have humans had on global climate? \n14.Why is it important to save our wetlands? \n15.What affect does acid rain have on the environment? \n16.What is smog and how can it be dangerous? \n17.Discuss the dangers of Radon.\n18.How can air pollutants damage the ozone? \n19.Discuss the disadvantages of being dependant on Middle East oil. \n20.Why are coral reefs important to an aquatic ecosystem? \n21.What are the positives and negatives of nuclear power? \n22.How can an oil spill destroy a marine ecosystem? \n23.What are emission checks and how do they help improve air quality? \n24.How does a water treatment plant clean our drinking water?\n25.What is the EPA and how does it work to improve our environment? \n26.Discuss ways that people can help endangered species. \n27.Discuss the dangers of asbestos. \n28.What are the risks of radiation? \n29.What are estuaries and why are they important? \n30.How can indoor air pollution cause health problems? \n31.What are the positives and negatives of landfills? \n32.What is a watershed and why are they important? \n33.What is the greenhouse effect and how does it influence climate? \n34.What affects can volcanoes have on global climate?\n35.How does El Nino affect global climate?\n36.What is the Georgia Wildlife Federation, and how do they protect wildlife?\n37.How was Lake Lanier built and what influences does it have on local ecology?\n38.Trace the path of the Chattahoochee River and explain its importance to Georgia’s ecosystem. \n39.How can advances in the medical field increase human carrying capacity?\n40.What is biodiversity and what role does it play in a tropical rainforest?\n41.How will human population affect food production in the future? \n42.Propose an argument on why the government should drill for oil in Alaska. \n43.Propose an argument on why the government should not drill for oil in Alaska. \n44.What are some advantages in using solar power, wind power and hydro-electric power? \n45.How does over-consumption relate to our available resources?\n46.What does ‘Renewable Resource’ mean, and how does it relate to over-consumption? \n47.What are the pros and cons of genetic engineering?\n48.What is sprawl and how does it relate to the environment?\n49.Discuss how ocean temperatures influence the strength of hurricanes. \n50.Discuss how a meteor could impact our environment.
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I had the good fortune to attend a one-room school for the first two years of my education. One of my most fond memories was a "nature walk" We teamed up, old and young, as partners (often the same family, but not always) and the teacher lead us through the playground and a neighboring wooded area. The teacher pointed out different birds, plants, and trees. \n   She also had us find specimens like clover, lemon weed, fallen leaves, goldenrod, plantain (Broadleaf plantain) and others. We then took them back with us and saved them in shoe boxes. Leaves were pressed between wax paper, etc. and then we reported to the class on what we had found and how to identify them. Sometimes even the teacher was "stumped" at an identification and a contest was held, first person to identify it got a prize (usually an apple).\n    That one hour "nature walk" could extend into weeks of research and work. The memories of it have certainly extended into my adulthood. (That was 42 years ago.)
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after surfing for awhile and then calling the library I found this:\n\nOlsson, L., 1991. Tapping to life: The forest industry of \n    Portugal. New Zealand Forest Industries 22(8):89-92. \n \n         An account of the industry based on Portugal's "national \n    tree", the cork oak.  \n \n36\nWOOD-USING INDUSTRIES\n\ntry this site: http://forestry.lib.umn.edu/bib/SSiF/dat/36/4_91/Tapping%20to%20life:%20The%20forest%20industry%20of%20Portugal.%20\n\nI hope this helps...\n\nDon
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Hi there, \n\nHere are 5 sentences about rainforests - \n\n(1) We are losing Earth's greatest biological treasures just as we are beginning to appreciate their true value. Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth's land surface; now they cover a mere 6% and experts estimate that the last remaining rainforests could be consumed in less than 40 years. \n\n(2) One and one-half acres of rainforest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries. \n\n(3) Rainforests are being destroyed because the value of rainforest land is perceived as only the value of its timber by short-sighted governments, multi-national logging companies, and land owners. \n\n(4) Nearly half of the world's species of plants, animals and microorganisms will be destroyed or severely threatened over the next quarter century due to rainforest deforestation. \n\n(5) Experts estimates that we are losing 137 plant, animal and insect species every single day due to rainforest deforestation. That equates to 50,000 species a year. As the rainforest species disappear, so do many possible cures for life-threatening diseases. Currently, 121 prescription drugs sold worldwide come from plant-derived sources. While 25% of Western pharmaceuticals are derived from rainforest ingredients, less that 1% of these tropical trees and plants have been tested by scientists. \n\nHope this helps. If not, I'd be glad to assist you further. Bye!!\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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http://www.nps.gov/grsm/pphtml/nature.html\n\nHope this helps some
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Visit diverse places.  Take biology, especially ecology classes.  Finally keep your mind open!
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Things to do to save the forest:\n\nClick here\nhttp://www.ran.org/info_center/factsheets/01c.html
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Contact:\ndouglas.kneeland@fao.org\n\nNorth American Forest Commission\nhttp://www.fao.org/forestry/foris/webview/forestry2/index.jsp?siteId=6826&sitetreeId=31118&langId=1&geoId=0
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try the library or zoo for info.
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lush vegetation, humid air, rains a lot/ high rainfall, great variety of animals + plants, has different levels (emergent, canopy, understory and forest floor)\n\nhere's a website with a lot of info on rainforests\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainforest\n\nhope it helps :)
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Go to the Department of the interior, the federal dept. of the interior and you will find all info. on the forest service. If you wish to find out about state forest service you will have to contact each state capitol for that info. Have fun.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate_rainforest
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Community and/or Ecosystem
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http://www.ec.gc.ca/soer-ree/English/soer/MWWE1.cfm\n\nhttp://www.wef.org/LearnAboutWater/ForEducators/CurriculumMaterials/  (Read 9-12)