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Another wonderful piece with beautiful evocative language by K. Vezina.
From "Nematode Nemesis: The Hidden World of Carnivorous Fungi" »
What an excellent article by Amy Godine! I just loved reading about this history and the exceptional people who lived it. I am so glad to learn of them and very happy that the history is being shared. Absolutely wonderful and really well-written, too.
From "The Gift of Access: An Adirondack Story" »
Very interesting article, I enjoyed learning the inside scoop of what it takes to be a horse logger. I have VT property that is in current use, and will need to do some harvesting within three years. Just started researching trying to find a horse logger. Would like to have less impact on the woodlands but not sure I’m going to be successful in my search. Worth a try. Let me know please if you know any others!
From "Horse Logging: It Took its Toll" »
Yay, David! You and Kira are the best. Thank you so much for all that you do!
From "Documenting Natural History with David Gregg" »
Doug - If your comment on the one glaring error when felling is referring to the third picture of John Doyle, I suspect that is not a picture of felling. The tree is already on the ground, yet the saw is on the stump with chips flying. The saw is also oriented to cut vertically - cutting downward (not horizontally, as you would expect if finishing the felling cut.) My bet is that he has returned to the stump after the fall and is cutting the tree off the stump in that photo.
From "Woods Work: Learning Through the Game of Logging" »
Congratulations! Well deserved.
From "Northern Woodlands Editor Earns National Award from Society of American Foresters" »
Since the bird lineage goes back as far as the dinosaurs, perhaps Homo sapiens learned tools by use from birds.
From "Not So Bird-Brained: Avian Tool Use" »
John Adler (and his business partner, David Bridsall) are top-notch instructors. They take the time to make sure participants understand WHY to apply the various techniques, not just “do this”. That understanding helps you retain the techniques learned and also gives you a starting point if you need to modify your approach to fit unique situations.
I took my first GOL class in 2003, thinking I’d just take Level 1. I was so impressed that I ended up taking levels 2, 3, and 4 (including both the landowner and the pro logger versions of level 4). Over the years, I’ve repeated level 3 & 4 as refreshers.
I’ve become something of a GOL evangelist. In my opinion, anyone working in the woods with a chainsaw should consider these classes.
From "Woods Work: Learning Through the Game of Logging" »
Wonderful, in depth yet clear information Jackson. Two requests: 1. I wish the various photos included at the top had been scattered more closely to the intriguing information provided. 2. Please say hello to your mom and dad for me.
From "October: Week Two" »
A Really nice article. I took this course a few years ago with Bill Girard, sponsored by the MA Forest Association. Everything you report is exactly as I recall doing with one glaring exception. The feller should not be anywhere near the falling tree. One has to have an escape route. The picture shows the opposite!
From "Woods Work: Learning Through the Game of Logging" »
I so enjoyed the article, published in the NH Union Leader, especially since Gathering Moss is one of my all-time favorite books. The spores caught in the chipmunk feet leave a pattern on the logs they hop along! Thank you for showcasing that amazing book and for sharing your insights about these tiny, yet vital ecological interactions.
From "In the Footsteps of a Chipmunk" »
The black locust is also a great conservation tree to prevent soil erosion in riparian zones, since it is fast-growing and puts up sprouts from a main stem is a wide circle around the tree. The flowers are beautiful and fragrant.
From "Black Locust: An Invasive with Roots?" »
Loved this article. We have an old cellar hole a stones throw from our house and 130 years or more ago the parents planted a Black locust for each child born (5) in a circle near the house, and cow and sheep barn. The barn, also just a cellar hole left. Indeed, the soil is black gold around the trees and the bark is scraggly, craggy like a scary tree on Halloween, but when pulled off, extremely light in weight. They do not roam here like most invasives, but I have sawed down a few saplings once in a while. The scent from the white blooms that hang like Wisteria is heavenly. And bees crack out over the nectar, lol. Thank you for writing about one of my favorite trees. Native or not, they’re welcome on our land.
From "Black Locust: An Invasive with Roots?" »
While fishing the Magalloway River recently I was shocked to see Red Oaks growing within 100’ of the shore with many young trees as well as select larger trees over 18” in diameter in the Mailbox pool area to the NE of Coos county where I have seen no oaks of any kind.
The farthest north I have seen these trees inland in New England.
From "Mighty Oaks of the Northeast" »
Rosemary, I spend a lot of time walking beaches and am always fascinated by what the gulls are doing. I hope you do write about them and all of their antics. Common birds like gulls do often go unappreciated.
From "Cartoons & Underappreciated Creatures with Rosemary Mosco" »
I love graphic books and grew up reading comics. I think it’s great you are doing nature oriented graphics. Adorable, funny, informative!! I’m glad it’s taken off and I’ll be looking for your books at my local library. Thanks for the interview, it was interesting.
From "Cartoons & Underappreciated Creatures with Rosemary Mosco" »
Fascinating information about our cute chipmunk friends spreading beautiful mosses. I just wish the author would replace the non-native mugwort, non-native rose of Sharon, and invasive burning bushes with native plants that support the environment (and “H”) more!
From "In the Footsteps of a Chipmunk" »
This is amazing! I love the idea that individuals of the same species can be so different, and therefore affect their habitat. It just blows me away.
From "In the Footsteps of a Chipmunk" »
Hi Lynn
As you likely know Bartholomew’s Cobble, according to the National Park Service has the largest variety of native ferns in the United States. I have been volunteering there off and for 37 years. I have decided it’s time I learn the ferns. Robert, the current Ranger loaned me a copy of your book. When Janice, who has lead Fern identification walks at the Cobble arrived to walk with me she had a copy of the book for me. According to a brochure from The Trustees written by Waldo Bailey in the 60s all of the ferns listed in your book were at the Cobble. Of all the guides I have looked at I prefer yours. The silhouette pages are a good starting point. Each fern is given spore pictures and useful tips.
Thank you.
From "Documenting Natural History with David Gregg" »