forest conservation

Contains ten essays in which the authors offer varying opinions about the effects of logging in tropical rainforest ecosystems.

Find out why our forests are important, and how people can protect them.

Scientists are trying to restore prairies, forests, and buffalo by returning native plants and native animals to their environment.

Thirteen-year-old, wheelchair-bound Stefan renews his friendship with Carolina as they work together to save an old-growth forest from destruction by loggers.

Describes the life cycles of Douglas Firs in the Pacific Northwest as they relate to ecological issues such as species diversity and air and water filtration.

Examines what is being done to save the Amazon rain forest and its people.

Describes forest life cycles and the impact of forest clearing on humans and plant and animal species around the world, discussing specific examples of deforestation's effects and ways in which individuals, organizations, and governments are combating it.

Discusses dangers to forests, such as farming, fires, and acid rain, and explores ways in which forests can be protected.

Deciduous forests are usually found in mild and moist locations with four distinct seasons. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem. Learn more interesting information in Deciduous Forests, an AV2 media enhanced book.

Briefly describes how the world's forests are being destroyed, some of the causes and consequences of this destruction and some ways of preventing it.