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Forests and fires: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 1; Americans of different eras have viewed forest fires very differently. Most modern Americans view them as natural disasters. They base this opinion on widely publicized devastating fires that have swept through the brushland areas near Los Angeles and Yellowstone...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

How did longleaf pine forests become dependent on fire?: In Forests and fires: The longleaf pine savanna, page 2; “Fire-dependent forest” seems like an oxymoron — a combination of apparently contradictory terms put together to produce what seems to be a paradox. For southeastern pine savannas, though, the term fire-dependent defines the dominant...; By Dirk Frankenberg.

Estuaries in North Carolina: A primer: Estuaries are places near the coast where freshwater and saltwater mix. Influenced by ocean forces yet partly sheltered from them, estuaries have unique and fascinating ecologies. This article explains what estuaries are, their geology and role in the larger...; By Waverly Harrell and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

To link or not to link? Using hypertext wisely: In Writing for the Web, page 6; Links are the soul of the web, but make sure they support your content rather than detracting from it.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Real-world learning in a virtual environment: Want to try project-based learning to get your students involved in real-world issues? A former North Carolina Technology & Learning Teacher of the Year talks about how she worked with the North Carolina Zoo to get students excited about learning.; By David Walbert.

The unique beauty of the Roan Highlands: In Roan Mountain Highlands, page 1; The natural beauty of the Roan Mountain Highlands has been recognized since they were first visited by Europeans in the eighteenth century. The first naturalist to report on this site was John Fraser (for whom the Fraser fir is named) in 1787. Other reports...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Jennifer Godwin-Wyer.

Why are there so many rare plants in Jocassee Gorges?: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 3; The topography of Jocassee Gorges is responsible for the incredible rainfall the area receives, and thus is also ultimately responsible for the many rare and endemic plants of the region. The shape of the gorges causes the rising air, thunderheads, and rainfall...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Forest and bald: In Roan Mountain Highlands, page 11; Figure 9 shows a patch of spruce-fir forest in the grassy bald on top of Round Knob. This patch suggests that the forest has found a way to invade the bald. That assumption is correct, but doesn't help solve the ecological mystery because we know that this...; By Jennifer Godwin-Wyer and Dirk Frankenberg.

A tiger yawning at the Carnivore Preservation Trust in Chatham County: A tiger yawns at the Carnivore Preservation Trust in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina. The Trust protects and houses 16 different species of endangered carnivores.; Format: image/photograph

Natural diversity: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 1.1; North Carolina has within its borders the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, a broad, low-lying coastal area, and all the land in between. That variety of landforms, elevations, and climates has produced as diverse a range of ecosystems as any state in the United States. It has also influenced the way people have lived in North Carolina for thousands of years.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Unfurling tree fern, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI: The fiddle head of an unfurling tree fern, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000 miles...; Format: image/photograph

Red wolf: Red wolf (canis rufus). Red wolves once ranged throughout eastern North America, but are now critically endangered.; Format: image/photograph

The process of archaeology: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.11; Archaeologists use several processes to address questions about the past. They may gather new data by conducting regional surveys to locate archaeological sites. Occasionally sites are partially or completely excavated to address specific research questions or to salvage information prior to disturbance by a development project. All data recovered are thoroughly analyzed following scientific inquiry procedures before conclusions are reached.; Format: article

Leo Africanus describes Timbuktu: In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.2; Sixteenth-century description of the West African trading city of Timbuktu by a Spanish-born Muslim. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.

Gorges State Park: A new state park, Gorges State Park is in the interim stages of development. Although the facilities are limited, Park Rangers offer programs by request.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center: This sea turtle sanctuary is committed to the care and release of sick and injured sea turtles.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Hammocks Beach State Park: A visit to Hammocks Beach State Parks allows students to explore several different ecosystems - estuaries, maritime forest, and desert.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area: The Fort Fisher program introduces students to the habitat and life history of "colonial-nesting coastal birds." The program also focuses on endangered, threatened and special-concern bird species.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve: Called the "pine barrens" by the settlers to the Sandhills, the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve protects a remnant of the plant and animal communities of long ago.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Lake Waccamaw State Park: Students will learn about the Carolina Bays, "one of the greatest geological mysteries of the eastern United States" when they visit Lake Waccamaw State Park.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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