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Utah
Trees |
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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. |
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Utah
Forests |
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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. |
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Forest
Ecology |
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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. |
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Western Aspen Alliance |
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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 |
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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. |
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Forest
History |
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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. |
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Forestry
Virtual Tours |
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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. |
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