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Woodland Salamanders Prove to be the New Canary in the Forest

March 11, 2014 Walita Williams, Pacific Southwest Research Station, U.S. Forest Service

With the Year of the Salamander now in full swing, there’s no wonder why everyone seems to be talking about these little creatures… they are the new canary in the coal mine when it comes to understanding forest health. Woodland salamanders, small, ground-dwelling or subterranean, and primarily...

Forestry

A 'Tree-fecta' with the Oldest, Biggest, Tallest Trees on Public Lands

August 23, 2013 David Atkins (Forest Management, U.S. Forest Service)

For me, Take your Daughters and Sons to Work Day has a different meaning as an employee of the U.S. Forest Service. With a passion for our nation’s natural resources and the great outdoors, I want Bethany Atkins, my daughter, to have the opportunity to explore America’s treasured public lands more...

Forestry
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