In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused on products made from or in forests, social benefits of forests, protective benefits of forests like preventing soil erosion or helping keep water clean, and economic benefits of forests. Many forests are multi-use, which can make measuring their impacts difficult. Be sure to check out the lesson plans for both this Inquiry and the entire journal in the Educators tab below. Topics: Active Forest Management, Agriculture, Engineering and Forest Products, Recreation, Water, Economics, Ecosystem Services, Forest Benefits.