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The Center for Advanced Forestry Systems is using forestry science and collaborations among universities, industry, and the government to make commercially grown forests more productive and sustainable. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), research teams at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State University, and the University of Washington have teamed up through the center to study how new slow-release fertilizers could improve growth and not destroy waterways. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
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The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. Humans depend on forests for survival, from the air they breathe to the wood they use. Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion, and mitigate climate change.
Hear from a forest services manager who leads projects for forest health and sustainability. He discusses the importance of math, science, writing, and communication in the field of forestry. Learn about the many careers available in the area of natural sciences. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
Explores the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State which has a greater variety of habitats than anywhere else in the world. Introduces its abundant plant and animal life and explains the delicate balance between them. Considers the importance of water and rainfall, from the temperate rain forests at the coast, to the lowland forests, mountain forests, and glaciers.
