Biosphere Resources: Websites

Tree height matters

2018-07-17T15:30:57Z

A nice article linking tree height to drought sensitivity:

"Tall trees are more resilient to drought than short trees, suggests a comparison of the sensitivity of photosynthesis
to soil moisture in Amazon forests."

https://rdcu.be/2Xnw

Climate Change Atlas (Eastern U.S.)

2016-07-01T17:48:33Z

http://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/atlas/

"The Climate Change Atlas documents the current and possible future distribution of 134 tree species and 147 bird species in the Eastern United States and gives detailed information on environmental characteristics defining these distributions. Please be sure to read the warnings, cautions and questions.
You can also browse and view the previous version of the Tree Atlas."

Why trees grow where they do...

2016-07-01T15:39:52Z

This page is a reference for the forests above granite bedrock and the research was done in NH. However, the authors do state that it may be useful for other forest soils derived from glaciers elsewhere.

From the website:

"In this webapge, we give you the basic information and outline the steps used to identify tree habitats in New Hampshire. Our main emphasis is on areas with soil derived from granite bedrock. The research which produced this information was conducted in the glaciated mountains of New Hampshire by scientists with the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. Similar habitats can be found in glaciated areas where the climate and the bedrock are different, but the typical species you find there may differ as well."

http://na.fs.fed.us/stewardship/pubs/whytrees/whytrees.htm

Children's Book on 15 (U.S.) Invasive Species

2016-06-29T15:52:26Z

This is a free book about 15 invasive species that are found in and around box turtle habitat. The book includes:

Garlic Mustard
Mile-a-Minute
Northern Snakehead Fish
Gypsy Moth
Tree-of-Heaven
Emerald Ash Borer
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Zebra Mussel
Hydrilla
Purple Loosestrife
Kudzu

http://bugwoodcloud.org/mura/phcwpma/assets/File/tucker/Tuckers_NNIS_Kids_Field_Guide_Feb262015.pdf

Other resources for educators: http://www.phcwpma.org/Tucker/Order/ and http://www.phcwpma.org/educational/.

Global ReLeaf Program and (U.S.) Big Trees

2016-07-01T17:35:30Z

Global ReLeaf funds the replanting of forests in critical need locations throughout the world.

http://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/bigtree/
"More than 750 champions are crowned and documented in our annual American Forests Champion Trees national register. Since 1940, the goal of the program has remained: to preserve and promote the iconic stature of these living monarchs and educate people about the key role that these remarkable trees and forests play in sustaining a healthy environment."

Harvard Forest: Teacher-Developed Activities

2016-06-29T12:16:58Z

Most of the activities on this page have been developed by teachers. Topics include:

Buds, Leaves and Global Warming
Woolly Bully, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Our Changing Forests
Vernal Pools
Data Analysis

http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/schoolyard/lesson-plans

Dendrology Videos

2016-06-28T03:06:40Z

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBE1197A3397CAE00

Discover the Forest

2016-06-27T20:47:01Z

http://www.discovertheforest.org/

Natural Inquirer

2016-06-27T20:45:25Z

There are many great resources on this website for both educators & students but I highly recommend the scientist cards. The cards indicate where a scientist received his or her degree, what he or she likes about their work along with the summary of what each one does. The cards represent all different research interests (forests, soils, watersheds, climate, invasive species, bugs, etc.) within the U.S. Forest Service. The cards can be ordered or downloaded and printed.

http://www.naturalinquirer.org/
http://www.naturalinquirer.org/Scientist-Card-Series-v-168.html

Hubbard Brook Education Activities

2016-06-27T20:37:33Z

Resources for educators include:

Exploring Acid Rain
Migratory Birds, Math and Science Lessons
Population Ecology Module
Mock NECAP Exams
Data-Based Lessons
Learning Lichens
Seeking the Wolf Tree
Bye Bye Birdie Data Nugget

http://hubbardbrookfoundation.org/education-programs-at-hubbard-brook-an-overview/

Article: Why do trees leaf out at different times?

2016-06-27T18:02:10Z

http://www.benningtonbanner.com/opinion/ci_23194373/why-do-trees-leaf-out-at-different-times

Wood - Nature's Stroke of Genius YouTube Video

2016-06-27T14:05:34Z

Wood promotion material from The Danish Wood Initiative

https://youtu.be/XxfBxmr0ZnI

Hardwood Forest Foundation

2016-06-27T13:59:12Z

This site has a Teachers' Lounge and a Kid's Clubhouse. The organization's mission and vision is below:

"Mission: Provide science based programs, including Truth About Trees, to educate every elementary child in North America about sustainable forestry.
Vision: To be the educator's resource to teach ALL children about sustainable forestry."

http://www.hardwoodforest.org/teachers-lounge

http://forwarn.forestthreats.org/

2016-06-27T13:51:26Z

From the website:

"ForWarn provides near-real-time tracking of vegetation changes across landscapes in the United States. Useful for both monitoring disturbance events as well as year-to-year variability, derived products can also be used to develop insights into seasonal and inter-annual dynamics."

http://forwarn.forestthreats.org/