USDA Forest Service

Forestcast is a science podcast hosted by USDA Forest Service. It has 36 episodes, with the latest published December 2024.

Explore the largest forest research organization in the world alongside scientists studying, questioning, and solving some of today's most compelling forest issues. Through stories, interviews, and special series, learn what's happening in your forests, and where those forest ecosystems might be headed.Season 4: AfireA 360-degree introduction to fire from a scientific standpoint. The story of how fire research shapes our landscapes and our lives.Season 3: Women of ResearchHighlighting women's perspectives in research over the past 50 years, scientists share stories of mentors and mentorship, motherhood, rural and urban stewardship, passions for science, leadership, and beyond.Season 2: BackcrossAs non-native insects and diseases threaten ash, elm, and chestnut trees, chemicals and biological controls only offer temporary protection. Dive into the double-stranded story of tree species restoration and resistance breeding alongside the scientists working towards a long-term solution

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