Utah Trees Wondering what kind of trees you're looking at in a yard, park, or forest? Do you know how many tree species are native to Utah? Do you know what kinds of products are made from Utah trees? For the answers to these questions and many more, visit this section. Utah Forests Utah has a diversity of forest and woodland types. Each type contains different combinations of species and is located in a unique landscape setting. In addition to natural history, you'll find out about the cultural history of our forests - how forests sustained Native Americans for thousands of years and how pioneers used the forests during the settlement period in the 1800s. Forest Ecology Ever wonder why trees grow on one side of a canyon and not the other? Do you know what happens to a forest after wildfire? Look here to learn the basic ecology of Utah forests.   Western Aspen Alliance   The goal of the Western Aspen Alliance is to facilitate effective management of aspen ecosystems in the western United States through coordinated scientific efforts and shared information. Visit their webpage to learn more about the Western Aspen Alliance. Prescribed Fire: The Missing Fires Video Wildland managers across the United States are currently returning fire to the landscape in an effort to restore an ecosystem process and to reduce the escalating costs and impacts of wildfires. The American public however, has a poor understanding of the policy of fire use, and without public support mangers will have an increasingly difficult time using fire.   Forest History Utah's diverse forests have also had many interesting historical highlights. Included here are excerpts from Albert F. Potter's 1902 Wasatch Survey and historical ponderosa pine uses by Native American groups. Forestry Virtual Tours Planning a trip in Utah? Take a look at our Forestry Virtual Tours first. We highlight popular scenic routes and tell you something about the trees and forests you'll see along the way. Download and print one of our guides map to take along when you're ready to visit our forests in person.