Tag Archives: United States Forest Service

Lifespan of a Tree

By Liliana Usvat How many living things that were alive 1000 or 2000 years ago are still alive today? Trees are the only living things that could have been alive long time ago and that can be still alive today. … Continue reading

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Shawnee National Forest

By Liliana Usvat Shawnee National Forest is one of 155 national forests of USA. The Shawnee National Forest, located in the Ozark and Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, consists of approximately 280,000 acres (1,100 km²) of federally managed lands. In descending … Continue reading

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Water and Forests

By Liliana Usvat When forests are disturbed on a small scale (less than 10 square kilometres), the effects on water are relatively well known. Full or partial removal of a small forest—whether through natural disturbances (such as fire or insect … Continue reading

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