From space, we can understand fires in ways that are impossible from the ground. New Earth-observing satellites capture the significant impact of fires on our planet. In this animation of fires around the globe in 2002,...

As part of NASA's Earth Observatory, visitors to the Escape from the Amazon Web site are invited to "Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of climate and environmental change." The...

This National Aeronautics and Space Administration "Looking at Earth” webpage shows several satellite images of the October 2007 wildfires in Southern California. Several images illustrate how infrared penetrates the...

This long-term project requires students to apply skills that are commonly used in forest management as part of a reforestation project. As a long-term study, each class has the opportunity to contribute new information...

NCSR Special Topics I is a compilation of forestry-related topics and exercises. The materials focus on forest surveying and silvicultural methods. The materials in the manual are adaptable to technical courses in forest...