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Forest Ecology

Got Dunes? 10 Surprising Plants and Animals found in the Siuslaw National Forest

The Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon covers more than a half-million acres in the Oregon Coast Range mountains and is also home to many unique coastal ecosystems. Within the Forest is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, one of the largest remaining expanses of coastal sand dunes in the world.

Our Forests, Their Home: Replanting for Wildlife

Within our forests, you can find more than 3,000 species of fish and wildlife, including more than 400 federally listed threatened and endangered species.

Fall Color Begins in the Spring

Learn more about how weather conditions prior earlier in the year can affect the brilliant colors we see in the fall.

Standing on the Edge of Our National Forests

Citizen Science 101

If you’re tuned into the conservation community, you might have heard the term citizen science. But what exactly is citizen science?

Five Burning Questions About Tree Planting and Wildfire

Wildfire and its impacts to our forests can be hard to understand. Here are five common questions that explain how tree planting can help our forests recover from wildfire.

“Fire and Water: Restoring Arizona’s Forests” Behind the Scenes of the Documentary Film

Rebecca Davidson, NFF Director of the Southern Rockies Region, sat down with friend and film producer Kristin Atwell to discuss the film "Fire and Water."

Eight Important Facts You Should Know About Post-Fire Restoration

Wildfire is a necessary and important part of a natural landscape, but it is undeniable that some wildfires have harsh and negative impacts on communities, water resources, outdoor recreation resources, and fish and wildlife habitat. In these cases, post-fire restoration can be crucial to prevent further damage and to spur recovery. Check out eight facts you should know about post-fire restoration.

Why Thinning Forests Can Be Good

One tool the Forest Service uses to help reduce the risk of uncharacteristically severe wildland fires, such as the Carlton-Complex, is the thinning of densely growing forest stands. Fuels reduction efforts like this are especially effective in areas where historic management practices, including fire suppression, grazing and harvesting, caused extensive changes in forest vegetation.

Four Interesting Facts about Mushrooms in Our National Forests

Mushrooms are more than just a psychedelic accessory or a healthy-sounding pizza topping. They play a vital part in our forests' ecosystems and even can help fill your pockets with delicious green!