Episode from NatureServe // Natural Community: Chestnut Oak / Mountain Laurel Forest

Air date: 2016. 2 minutes. Web page for episode,

In a short movie trailer parody, learn more about the chestnut oak and Mountain laurel forest in Rock Creek Park and how they are two hardy survivors of the forest.

Episode from ListenNotes – Davy Crockett National Forest

Air date: March 29, 2012. 3 minutes. Web page for episode.

"Do you have a desire to explore the Wild Frontier like the legendary pioneers once did? If your answer is yes, then there is a perfect place for you in northeast Texas. The Davy Crockett National Forest encompasses 160,000 acres just waiting to be explored. "

Episode from The World– It may be getting harder for Puerto Rico’s national forest to recover from storms

Air date: November 9, 2018. 7 minutes. Web page for episode.

El Yunque National Forest is the sole tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest System. This Forest differs significantly from all the other U.S. National Forests because of its year-round tropical climate and immense biodiversity. Back in 2017, Hurricane Maria hit and left considerable damage to the forest. The forest can repair itself but due to climate change, recovery may be more and more difficult.

Episode from Forest Focus - Tribal Relations

Air date: February 24, 2010. 12 minutes. Web page for episode.

"In this episode of Forest Focus, Steve Dunsky and John Heil of Pacific Southwest Region Public Affairs interview Forest Service Regional Tribal Relations Manager Merv George and Michelle Hoaglin, Executive Director of the California Indian Basketweavers Association, about various topics of importance to Native Americans in California, and in particular the relationship between Tribal Governments and the Forest Service. "

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Episode from WBUR - USDA Proposes Logging Expansion In Alaska's Tongass National Forest

Air date: October 16, 2019. 4 minutes. Web page for episode.

"In another move to weaken environmental protections, the Trump administration is signaling it wants to expand logging access in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, the most intact temperate rainforest in the world.

The move is being applauded by state officials who say a Clinton-era rule limiting logging and road construction in the forest hurt the local economy."

Episode 6 from ForestCast - The Future of Forest Threats

Air date: 2019(?). 17 minutes. Web page for episode.

"In addition to studying and monitoring the non-native insects already here, scientists are monitoring pests that have potential to become problems if they ever do arrive, whether from overseas or from other parts of North America. "

Questions for discussion

[1] Which episode on this list was your favorite episode? Explain.

[2] Just like El Yunque, climate change has a large impact on lifespan of important nature landmarks. In your local environment, has climate change seemed to affect it?

[3] Should government have the ability to make exceptions for commercial use on nationally protected lands?

[4] How important is it that Native American tribes are located in the forests?

[5] Should we take more protected measures in guarding our national forest from invasive species (ex: Spotted Lantern Fly)?