In contrast, horticulturalists usually leave the big trees in place in and around their farm plots. Tree roots help to stabilize the soil. Burning the other wild vegetation converts chemical compounds locked in the plants to a form that is readily useable by their food crops.
Mary Altaffer / Associated Press. The book collection of Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is the subject of a lawsuit. The book collection of Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is the subject of a lawsuit.
The Anchorage Museum of History and Art displays the art and history of Alaska and the circumpolar north. The Imaginarium is a science discovery center for children and has operated since the 1980's. The Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a place to experience the many aspects of Native culture in Alaska.