Angeles National Forest

Niño rains and subsequent mudslides. I spent at least six weeks of every summer, from age five until age eighteen, as a camper and later a counselor at an outdoor day-camp that was based in a local watershed park. We built forts in the chaparral forests, caught frogs in a “mud-river”, and hiked through the sandy “desert” area. My strongest childhood memories were formed in that watershed. If the climate continues changing, the activities I could do in that park might no longer be available; it could

(First English) purchased twenty-one acres of land in the Angeles National Forest. The land was purchased in 1957 and was located along a natural canal used for drainage. First English conducted a retreat center on approximately twelve of the acres that were flat in character. The retreat center was for handicapped children and consisted of a multitude of buildings, including bunkhouses, outdoor chapel, and a dining hall. In July 1977 a forest fire destroyed about three thousand eight hundred sixty

field research in and near the Cabo Blanco Absolute reserve focusing on forest succession within the scope of the unique continuous conservation efforts of the national government. A total of thirty (0.02 hectare) forest inventory plots were laid out. Species composition and population structure of tree species were characterized representing 28-year-old and 50-year-old successional forests, and small areas of primary forest. The research showed that longevity of growth and area use were determining

After centuries of power grabbing and territory inequity, the Sandinista revolutionary government in 1979 embarked on an uphill struggle for agrarian reform and land rights. However, when the conservative political party took over in 1990, the switch back to a market economy again redistributed the parceled land. In many cases the land was simply reversed back to the same private and corporate ownership. Known as the "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes," and reveling in its status in Central America as

Trees will take in the carbon dioxide that is in the atmosphere, however, forests have already started to be depleted due to the railroad system. Because of the need for timber humans have carelessly removed large amounts of trees from the environment. Carbon dioxide is needed for the atmosphere as it is a heat-trapping gas and

Smog pollution in Beijing Smog pollution has been around since the start of industrialization, and there are many cities that suffer from its consequences. Among them, Beijing is singled out as the hotspot these days. In the past winter, an unprecedented amount of smog cloaked Beijing, filling the city with noxious air and causing convulsive coughing among the local residents. Not only does smog cause inconvenience in transportation by reducing visibility, but also, according to a study at

12 Of The Best Hiking Routes In California The state of California on the United States’ Pacific Coast is a dream destination for many, particularly those who love the great outdoors. Some of the most beautiful nature on the continent is found in California, from jaw-dropping giant Sequoia trees, to snowcapped mountains and sunny beaches. California is the perfect place for a hike, and here are 12 routes that you simply must take while you’re there. 1. Eaton Canyon Trail: Pasadena For those who

bustle of Los Angeles and Orange County. With near-perfect snowfall in the winter and a wealth of outdoor adventure in the summer, this is one of the best vacation destinations in the country. The lodge is surrounded by pine forests and located just minutes from the charming town of Big Bear. The winter offers skiing, snowboarding and sledding and the summer offers mountain biking, boating and fishing, horseback riding and hiking. Other attractions include the San Bernardino National Forest and state

of our unique forest resource. Ninety percent of the earth’s trees between three and four hundred years old have been cut down. The remaining ten percent is all we will ever have (Gallant, 97). The definition of deforestation by the Random House Dictionary of the English Language is "to divest or clear of forests or trees.” Deforestation is one of the most significant issues of our time; considerable measures must be taken to prevent further pillaging of our unique forest resource.

This month my dad and I are visiting five different national treasure national parks. Today my dad and I are visiting Olympic national park. I cannot wait for this park. I heard that it was supposed to be beautiful and trust me it is. Olympic park is located in Port Angeles, Washington. It was established in June 29 in 1938. The size of the land is about 922,000 acres. The park is part of the olympic peninsula and it encompasses 1,441 square miles of it. Some characteristics are that the park is