Spring 2012

Table of Contents

02  

From the Center Walter M. Medwid

04  

Calendar

05  

Editor’s Note Dave Mance III

09  

At Work and at Play in the Northeastern Forest Reid Bryant

11  

Letters to the Editors

13  

How Can I Tell if My Woods are Old Growth? Michael Snyder

15  

Tracking Tips: Looking for Lynx Susan C. Morse

16  

Knots and Bolts

23  

1,000 Words Frank Kaczmarek

25  

Dirt and Blossom Sydney Lea

28  

How to Help Your Best Trees Grow Stephen Long

32  

The Overstory Virginia Barlow

34  

Clouds: More Than Meets the Sky Chris Bouchard

35  

Quiz: Open Your Eyes to the Sky Northern Woodlands

41  

Ghost Moose: Winter Ticks Take Their Toll Susan C. Morse

44  

At Work Milling Ship Masts with “Duke” Besozzi Carolyn Haley

46  

The Great Glyphosate Debate Dave Mance III

53  

The Forecast Calls for Birds Bryan Pfeiffer

54  

Discoveries

57  

Make Your Own Vacuum Booster Carl Demrow

63  

Upcountry Robert Kimber

64  

WoodLit

67  

Mill Prices

71  

Outdoor Palette Adelaide Tyrol

72  

A Place in Mind Allaire Diamond