As microbes and plant roots metabolize organic matter in the soil, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, a process called soil respiration. In the Northeast, where forests store more than…

Every year in the United States, road crews dispense more than 24 million metric tons of de-icing salts. In the snowy Northeast, where plows and salt trucks ply the roads for months on end, sodium…

Laura Waterman’s latest book reflects on an extraordinary life as a wilderness steward, homesteader, mountaineer, and writer. It also offers heart-wrenching insight into the death of her husband…

Spending time in the woods can prompt reflection, especially when one has decisions to make. For forester and writer Ethan Tapper, who also pens the Forest Insights column for this magazine,…

For conservationists seeking to reverse the global decline of bumble bee populations, pesticide contamination of soils is a significant concern. Although there has not been extensive research on how…

For the Winter 2024 issue of Northern Woodlands, outgoing Executive Director Elise Tillinghast and her husband, photographer Tig Tillinghast, put together a brief feature article focused on the work…

Years ago, my three siblings and I discovered that we shared a recurring nightmare: We are running for our lives down our childhood street in Brooklyn, being chased by a subway train broken free of…

On the road to wisdom, behave like a raven and observe everything carefully! – Mehmet Murat Ildan The raven (Corvus corax) is an intelligent, gregarious bird that exhibits a noteworthy variety…

In the last column we discussed tips and tricks for hand splitting gnarly firewood. Hand splitting is cheaper than a gym membership but may not be practical based on the type or amount of wood you…

I just bought a parcel of forestland and I don’t know where to start. Do I need a forester? Even for people who have owned a parcel of forestland for a long time, caring for a forest can be…

On days when I drop off my wife at her dance class, I explore Red Rocks Park in South Burlington, Vermont. I meet dog walkers and a few hardy birders but as far as I know, I’m the only one out…

(If You Know How and Where to Look) Groundnut (Apios americana), an herbaceous, perennial member of the pea family (Fabaceae), is native to most of the eastern United States and adjacent areas of…

“I love that Vermont’s woods offer glimpses of the past,” said Joshua Blouin, who spotted this old Chevy on a farm in Warren, Vermont. The farmer told Blouin he started driving this…

Approximately 50 people contribute to the words and images in each issue of the magazine, and still more provide support for the publication process. Here are some of our Winter 2024 contributors.…

This issue features: Axe Women Hemlock CLT Loon Rescue Spoon Carving and much more! Order a copy of this issue or visit Subscription Services to subscribe to our quarterly magazine. (See below for the…

The path I made in the snow three days ago had been used. A neighbor? I mused. Several of them, it turns out. Toe-tipped deer, their hooves leaving unmistakable marks. My path on the tote road –…

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. These Monarch Butterfly Earrings are a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. They are handcrafted in New Hampshire out of…

Standing on the berm of a small pond, I watch the resident beaver leave its lodge, a silhouetted nose moving through the water. It disappears briefly and returns with a branch in tow. The beaver…

Monarchs and their migration are yet another marvel of the natural world. This Monarch Butterfly Necklace is a tribute to their beauty and fortitude. It is handcrafted from jeweler’s brass and…

Our new trucker hats come in three great looking colors. Featuring stylish twill with mesh backs and an adjustable snapback closure. “Northern Woodlands” is embroidered in complimentary…