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This poster graphically demonstrates the cycle of carbon absorption, storage and release into the atmosphere. Included are visuals that explain the role of sustainable forestry, wood products and wildfires. Size 19" X 25"

TEACHERS – Are you hearing about greenhouse gases and global warming every where you turn? Carbon seems to be in the news everyday. Your students are likely hearing the same things you are. The following lesson plans will explain the terms that we hear in the media and provide a fundamental understanding of the topics.

California features amazingly diverse wildlife populations, but how do animals choose where to live? Throughout history, events like fire, landslides, earthquakes, windstorms, volcanic eruptions, climate changes and disease have led to dramatic changes in the forest landscape and profoundly effected wildlife. For at least 10,000 years, Native Americans have managed the land to provide hunting grounds, shelter and grow grasses for basket making.

This poster graphically portrays the four most common trees in California forests, their different physical structures, and describes the attributes and uses of each.
Size is 20" x 27"

This poster explains five forest management techniques ranging from "single tree selection" to clearcutting, with graphic representations of each.
Size is 20" x 27"

This poster compares the life cycle of a tree to our own human cycle. The beautiful graphic on this poster is surrounded by the explanation of the distinct phases of growth, maturation and decline.
Size is 20" x 27"

A narrated CD presentation on forest health and wildfire risk.

Hosted by Dr. Thomas M. Bonnicksen, Ph. D.

Bring a nationally recognized forestry expert into your community! Free, ready-to-run presentation addresses one of the biggest crises facing California

This photo-filled presentation provides an expert's perspective on California’s forest health and wildfire crises. In it, Dr. Thomas Bonnicksen clearly explains what has led to the epic destruction and overwhelming wildfire threat that now plague California's forests, as well as how we can make our forests and communities safe again.

Solving The Wildfire Crisis: Learning From History

Adaptable for all ages. Each bookmark features one of California's significant conifers, its physical characteristics, growth patterns, uses, as well as facts of general forest ecology. Set of 6: Sugar Pine, White Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Incense Cedar, Redwood, Douglas Fir

Adaptable K-8. Teacher background information plus games, puzzles, activities, art projects and discussion material on six different topics in forest education.
(45 pages)

NOTE: This is also available for download under as a PDF Here

A complete description of the Forest Foundation and its functions.

A resource list of films available from the Forest Products Commission at no cost to educators wishing to borrow videos on a variety of forest education topics. Process for ordering videos, age-appropriateness of the selection, length of film, topics covered and a synopsis of each film is provided.
(14 pages)

Not listed in the catalog but new to our Lending Library we have "Trees are the Answer", both VHS and DVD.

A brochure exploring the numerous career opportunities in the field of Natural Resources. Offers resources for further research

An activity book with our new character "Twig" that teaches about trees and forestry in California. Adaptable 3rd-6th.

An interactive CD that can be used for classroom presentations, individual research projects or a fun-to-use tool that explains complex natural resource issues in California. If you have ever struggled to find a way to present natural resource decision-making in your classroom, this program is for you. Adaptable 7-12.

Coloring activity sheet that allows younger children to learn about California forest habitats, wildlife and, connects forests to the products they use every day.

Solving the Wildfire Crisis Through Restoration Forestry" By Thomas Bonnicksen, Ph.D.

A booklet addressing the topics of forest health and wildfire, environmental impacts of catastrophic wildfire, firefighting challenges, and restoration forestry.