Earthquake tests have trouble imitating the randomness and varied nature of actual earthquakes. Scientists seek to remedy this and make buildings safer by creating dynamic tests that imitate the random nature of earthquakes. Featuring Dr. Rakesh Gupta.
The mystery of how wolves effect the growth of cottonwood has been solved after comparing old and new photos. Featuring Dr. William Ripple and Dr. Robert Beschta.
The diverse habitat required by salmon and other anadramous fish is often created by fallen debris in a stream. Scientists aid conifers in growing near streams to eventually become this debris. Featuring Dr. Bill Emmingham.
For a long time historians have looked at Lewis and Clark's journals as important sources. Now scientists are doing the same to learn about the Pacific Northwest before white settlement. Featuring: Dr. Andrea Laliberte and Dr. William Ripple
Scientists are trying to find out how to best utilize high-tech devices in the field. Jennie Cornell seeks to find out how to best utilize helicopters for Precision Forestry
Scientists explore the effects of tree buffers along creek banks on both grazing land and stream ecology. Featuring Dr. Badege Bishaw, Dr. Bill Emmingham, and Dr. Bill Rogers.
Mushrooms are found lots of places, such as beneath trees or on woody debris. Dr. Nancy Weber however found mushrooms in a spot most people wouldn't expect to look, in the canopy.