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Go beyond the canoe runs and underwater springs to discover the scrub pine ecosystems and threatened bird species of Ocala National Forest. Discover the restoration efforts underway to revitalize California’s Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Visit some of America’s private forests to uncover how they’re working to protect threatened species living there. Plus: We explore the many roles of mangrove forests and investigate outdoor schools that are immersing their students in nature.
American Forests Magazine Winter 2012
Winter 2012 Articles
Features
Endangered Forest Species
What can landowners do to protect the threatened and endangered species that make their homes on private land? By Jane
Features
Mangroves in the Mist
Coastal mangrove forests need conservation, and fast By Carrie Madren Straddling both land and sea, mangrove forests are biologically rich
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Sand Pines and Springs
In addition to housing some of the Southeast’s most rare and valued ecosystems, Ocala National Forest offers birdwatching, canoeing, hiking
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Regrowing a Forest
After the worst fire season on record, groundbreaking restoration projects work to help Cuyamaca Rancho State Park flourish once again.
Departments
Teaching Among the Trees
By Ruth A. Wilson State and national forests are often used as outdoor classrooms, but in some places, the forest
Legacy
Close Up With Florida Nature Photographer David Moynahan
  American Forests Winter 2012 Issue showcases landscapes of Ocala National Forest by Florida-based naturalist and nature photographer David Moynahan
Legacy
Forest Frontiers: Greg McPherson
  American Forests’ Science Advisory Board member Dr. Greg McPherson is a research forester with the USDA Forest Service’s Pacific
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