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Ecosystems, agriculture and the environment, forestry, sustainable agriculture, wildlife


Natural Resource Systems Library

List of Natural Resource Systems Lessons

Introductory Lesson
   NR100 Natural Resource Systems Guide

Natural Science
   NR001 Environment, Ecology and Ecosystem Defined
   NR002 Understanding Nature's Food System
   NR003 What Makes Ecosystems Work
   NR004 Finding and Managing U.S. Ecosystems
   NR005 The Importance of Grasslands
   NR006 The Place of U.S. Forests
   NR007 Streams, Rivers, Lakes and Oceans
   NR008 Understanding Wetlands
   NR009 The Place of Humans in Ecosystems
   NR010 Understanding the Biosphere where We Live
   NR011 Population Growth and Our Environment
   NR012 How Americans Use Land Resources
   NR013 Understanding Soil and Land Use
   NR014 Making Land Use Decisions
   NR015 The Value and Cost of Quality Water
   NR016 Defining and Understanding Water Quality
   NR017 The Human Impact on Water Quality
   NR018 Understanding Water Quality Regulations
   NR019 Protecting Water Quality
   NR020 Protecting Water from Nitrate Pollution
   NR021 Protecting Water from Phosphorus Pollution
   NR022 Protecting Water from Household Chemicals
   NR023 Understanding Groundwater Systems
   NR024 Sources of Groundwater Contamination
   NR025 Common Groundwater Contaminants
   NR026 The Importance of Clean, Healthy Air
   NR027 How Air Becomes Polluted
   NR028 Understanding Acid Rain
   NR029 How Air Quality Is Regulated
   NR030 Understanding and Managing Waste
   NR031 Recycling and Reducing Solid Waste
   NR032 Disposing of Solid Waste
   NR033 Managing Sewage and Liquid Waste

Wildlife
   NR034 Understanding the Value of Wildlife
   NR035 What Is an Endangered Species?
   NR036 Understanding Wildlife Habitat
   NR037 Managing Woodlands for Wildlife
   NR038 Managing CRP Land for Wildlife
   NR039 Attracting Wildlife on Small Acreage
   NR040 Controlling Deer Damage
   NR041 Protecting Gardens from Rabbits
   NR042 Saving America's Endangered Fish
   NR043 Understanding Pacific Salmon
   NR044 Declining Great Lakes Perch Population
   NR045 Restoration of the Trumpeter Swan
   NR046 Causes of Animal Wildlife Population Losses
   NR047 Tips for Observing Wildlife in the Forest
   NR048 Who Lives in this Forest?

Agriculture and Environment
   NR101 How Agriculture Provides for Human Needs
   NR102 Agriculture's Impact on Our Environment
   NR103 Effects of Agricultural Pollutants
   NR104 Sources of Agricultural Pollutants
   NR204 Understanding Nonpoint Pollution
   NR105 Defining and Understanding Soil Resources
   NR106 Understanding Soil Texture and Structure
   NR107 Understanding Soil Erosion and Degradation
   NR108 Basics of Soil Erosion Control
   NR109 Making and Using Conservation Plans
   NR120 The Value of Chemicals Used in Farming
   NR121 Understanding the Nature of Ag Chemicals
   NR122 Reducing the Risk of Using Chemicals
   NR123 The Risk of Pesticides in Groundwater
   NR124 Understanding Ag Chemical Regulations
   NR125 An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
   NR126 Understanding Sustainable Agriculture
   NR127 Economics of Sustainable Agriculture
   NR128 Economic Goals of Sustainable Agriculture
   NR129 Decision-Making for Sustainable Ag
   NR130 Sustainable Ag and Sustainable Communities
   NR131 Understanding Integrated Pest Management
   NR132 Farm Practices To Improve Water Quality
   NR133 Basic Livestock Waste Management
   NR134 Crop Practices that Protect Groundwater
   NR135 Protecting Private Rural Well Water
   NR136 Protecting Honeybees from Chemicals
   NR137 Natural Methods of Insect Control
   NR138 Merits of Mechanical Weed Control

Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
   NR150 Meeting Future Energy Needs   
   NR151 Exploring Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources   
   NR152 Harnessing Solar Power   
   NR153 The History and Development of Wind Power   
   NR154 Wind Power for Farms, Homes and Communities   
   NR155 Ethanol and Other Alternative Fuels   
   NR156 Energy-Efficient Buildings and Facilities   
   NR157 Paying for Energy Projects  

U.S. Forests and Forestry
   NR175 Understanding Our Forest Resources  
   NR176 Forest Regions and Types of Trees   
   NR177 Identifying the Trees in Your Forest  
   NR178 Understanding the Threats to Our Forest Resources   
   NR179 Preventing and Controlling Wildfire Losses

Forest Management
   NR180 History of Modern Forest Management
   NR181 Understanding Best Management Practices
   NR182 Planning for Multiple Use of Forests
   NR183 Planting Trees To Start or Renew a Forest
   NR184 Managing Southern Pines
   NR185 Managing Aspen Forests for Wood and Wildlife
   NR186 Forest Stand Improvement Practices 
   NR187 The Purpose and Practice of Thinning Forests
   NR188 The Purpose and Practice of Pruning Forest Trees
   NR189 Planning Roads for Forest Operations
   NR190 Using Fire To Manage a Forest
   NR191 Using a Compass or GPS in Forest Management
   NR192 Managing Forest Pests and Diseases

Forest Harvest and Marketing
   NR193 Deciding When and How To Harvest Trees
   NR194 Best Management Harvesting Practices
   NR195 Learning To "Cruise" Standing Timber
   NR196 Measuring the Volume of Logs or Pulpwood
   NR197 Marketing Your Timber

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