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Once funding has been reestablished, online operations will continue. -- Featured Scientist Pat Brose has had a lifelong fascination with nature Featured Research Japanese stiltgrass - how do some invasive plants adapt so quickly? Featured Partnership Now is the time for chestnuts, again. Previous Next US Forest Service August Feature - In the Shade Sunlight drives plant growth, making both light and its absence equally powerful factors in the survival of trees and understory plants. In August, the ’s web features shine a light on shade with stories about a scientist studying oak regeneration, research on how non-native Japanese stiltgrass is adapting to new environments, and identifying conditions favorable to a tree that almost disappeared . 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Voices of Maple Nation - USDA Forest Service Tribal Relations Blog March 25, 2020 Why the Trees Outside Forests Count - USDA Blog March 11, 2020 After a Blight, the Trees that Survived Need Your Help - USDA Blog February 25, 2020 Seeing the Urban Forest for the Trees - Taylor Quality Guitars January 13, 2020 A Walk in the Woods - 17 Years Later - Short Stories About Long Term Research November 19, 2019 Trees can do the Dirty Work of Waste Cleanup - USDA Blog August 30, 2019 Podcast: London Plane Trees: More than Just the Hostas of Street Trees? - Urban Wildlife Podcast June 25, 2019 News Releases NRS In the News Large Lot Program demonstrates the power of private land stewardship in addressing urban vacancy July 10, 2020 Study in Philadelphia Links Growth in Tree Canopy to Decrease in Human Mortality June 16, 2020 Scientists identify genes tied to ash trees' resistance to emerald ash borer May 26, 2020 Forest Service Debuts State-by-State Statistics on Carbon as Part of National Greenhouse Gas Reporting April 28, 2020 Research Delivers Tool for Anticipating Effects, Benefits of River Restoration April 14, 2020 Across Diverse Regions, Lawn Care Practices and Motivations are Similar November 13, 2019 More news releases... 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