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Forest Focus

Forest Focus

Written by: USDA Forest Service
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 Forest Focus is an audio program about the National Forests in California. Episodes focus on issues such as ecological restoration, fire, recreation, law enforcement, tribal relations and much more.DVIDSHub.net Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 50: For the Frogs: Reintroduction

    Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 50: For the Frogs: Reintroduction
    Mar 12 2026
    This is the fifth and final installment of a miniseries about amphibian conservation and determination called For the Frogs. This time, we meet the mountain yellow-legged frog and tag along during a reintroduction of this endangered species to the Angeles National Forest.
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    25 mins
  • Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 44: For the Frogs: Translocation

    Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 44: For the Frogs: Translocation
    Mar 12 2026
    This is the first installment of a miniseries about amphibian conservation and determination. We're calling the miniseries For the Frogs. In each episode, we will meet to one native amphibian that can be found in California's national forests. These creatures are important to ecological health, and once we get to know them, they can deepen our connections with public lands. But each of these species is in a state of decline due to overlapping threats, including pathogens, introduced predators, habitat loss, drought and wildfire. Fortunately, there is a village of specialists devoted to conserving these species despite the colossal challenge of the threat supergroup. The stories of their resolute conservation efforts, pursued through obstacles and setbacks, provides portraits of determination that we can pocket and apply to our own personal experiences with adversity.
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    14 mins
  • Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 45: For the Frogs: Restoration

    Forest Focus Podcast — Episode 45: For the Frogs: Restoration
    Mar 12 2026
    This is the second installment of a miniseries about amphibian conservation and determination called For the Frogs. In each episode, we will meet to one native amphibian that can be found in California's national forests. These creatures are important to ecological health and can deepen our connections with public lands, but they are also in a state of decline. Fortunately, a village of specialists are devoted to conserving these species. The stories of their resolute conservation efforts, pursued through obstacles and setbacks, provides portraits of determination that we can pocket and apply to our own personal experiences with adversity. This time, we meet the Cascades frog and learn about a collaborative effort that led to the restoration of an important meadow.
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    24 mins
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