Welcome to the F.R.E.E. Network website!

This site is for teachers and students at all grade levels who want to learn more about forests and the management of forests. Within this site are:

research resources
lists of teaching resources categorized by topic and grade level
list of teaching units by topic
downloadable PowerPoint slides that can be used in computerized presentations or converted to overhead transparencies
an environmental quiz that has been administered to thousands of students and adults nationwide
links to other forest-oriented information sites

We are confident that you will find this information to be useful. So come on in and check out what we have to offer!

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Sites of Interest

Urban Agriculture - Food From the Neighborhood

- A research report that defines urban agriculture, and covers its past, present, and future. The report is geared towards young readers - grade school and junior high aged students.

Green Forest University

- Continuing education for professionls in the forestry industry fosucing on print & paper products and wood products; offers courses, webinars and workshops

USDA's Discover the Forest

- A website dedicated to inspiring tweens (ages 8-12) and their parents to re-connect with nature. Contains an interactive map depicting forestry related sites across the U.S., including forests, parks, and nature museums.

Forestry Education Sites across the U.S.

- Map of forestry education sites located throughout the U.S. that are open to the general public.

US Forest Service Carbon Calculator

- Carbon calculator that quantifies carbon dioxide sequestration in trees based on climate region, tree size, tree species, and tree age; covers 16 U.S. climate zones. Part of the U.S. Forest Service's educational material on urban forests and climate change.