forest conservation

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forest conservation

Save our forests

1993
Discusses the characteristics and importance of different kinds of forests and the life they support.

Forest scientists

2002
Provides an introduction to the forest biome, including coniferous, deciduous, and rain forests, and discusses the work that scientists are doing to study and preserve them.

The final forest

the battle for the last greatt trees of the Pacific Northwest
1992

The first forest rangers, protectors of the wilderness

1978
Relates how the American forest came to be "watched over" and how the idea of conservation was born.

The disappearing forests

2003
Describes how the world's forests are being destroyed, some of the causes and consequences of this destruction, and some ways of preventing it.

The wild trees

a story of passion and daring
2008
A narrative nonfiction that describes the story of a group of botanists and amateur naturalists who climb and research California's giant redwood trees.

Fuels for the future

1998
Describes northern, temperate, and tropical forests, the problems of preserving them, and their future prospects.

Protecting forests

2003
Describes different types of forests and where they grow, explains the role trees play in keeping the air clean, and discusses deforestation, acid rain, and forest conservation.

Deforestation crisis

2010
Discusses the dangers of damaging or depleting non-renewable resources. Potentially sustainable solutions for the issues are presented, so young readers can become informed and responsible citizens for a global future.

The big burn

Teddy Roosevelt and the fire that saved America
2009
Offers an account of the largest-ever forest fire in America, which cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy because the heroism shown by the forest rangers turned public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, which Roosevelt wanted to conserve.

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