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The word for world is forest!
Absolutely love this and the infographic is stunning.
Thank you so so much for this.
I hope everyone spreads the word.

This was an EXCELLENT and fair overview of the forest carbon cycle and how we as forest managers can influence sequestration rates, carbon storage, and make our forests more resilient in the face of climate change. I particularly appreciate your inclusion of carbon storage via long-lasting forest products, your explanation of higher rates of sequestration in younger forests vs higher carbon storage capacity in older forests, and reminder that managing for one single outcome is often at the detriment of the broader system. Great job with this!

Very well written article. I look forward to your magazine and enjoy everything about it.

Thank you for this first installment, and for those coming on this important subject.  As a conservationist and grouse hunter I’ve read other information on carbon sequestration vs. carbon storage - wondering where the value of a diverse age structure in a forest vs. a mature forest fall in our efforts to mitigate climate change. Articles, written by experts in the field of forestry, can come to different conclusions on this, adding to my confusion.  This piece, by Alexandra Kosiba, is a great start down the road toward enlightenment for me!  It is well written and makes complicated science interesting and understandable. I’m pulling for a good mix of young forests in all of this.  The value emerging forests hold for wildlife has to be considered as truly important, as is the use of our forests for so many things.  Ms. Kosiba has shown her appreciation for this, and it is welcomed.

Wondering whether small mammals tunnelling in subnivean space is define as ‘lair’? Lair is a generic term comprising many types of shelters, dens…. The Mirriam-Brewster dictionary is used for legal terms and has the generic descriptions of the word ‘lair’ but not specific to wildlife species’ structures. It seems that small mammals tunnelling in subnivean space would fit under this term.
I would like to know what you think and for advice.
Thanks
Rene

We just saw at least 30 hawks circling overhead in our yard in East Hampton, NY. They all settled in a tree in our neighbor’s yard, and then flew up again. They have been circling for about 15 minutes in the same spot, and crying out.

Unfortunately for us the porcupines on our woodlot in Downeast Maine are doing a job on our white pine. We have lost more small white to porcupines than we find acceptable. This saddens us because we like diversity on our woodlot and would prefer to leave the porcupines. Perhaps live trap and relocation. Any help on ideas, or how far to move them….we don’t think they have passports so Canada is out.

Fascinating article! Thank you!

Eric sadly passed away spring last year (2022) suddenly in an accident.

Do you know the species or genus of the perennial target canker on the red maple?

The article says Burbot also called cusk and lingcod, which are definitely different fish and are salt water fish?

Lovely!!

Grouse have completely disappeared from the West Virginia coverts I hunted in the 80s and 90s. I believe a combination of factors have led to the decline. It’s not simply aging habitat as many people are quick to claim. Our DNR maintains an open season on these birds until Feb. 28 as if populations are fine. They are making no effort to investigate or solve the problem of what is basically a regional extinction of a beloved, iconic species.

What a full and interesting life Walt has had! Thank you to Northern Woodlands for giving us a glimpse into all he has done and continues to do. Ryman setters and heritage apples; pretty nice legacy to introduce to this world of ours. Thanks for sharing with us!!

Hi Walt. Reading this article in Northern Woodlands, The photo of you and your Setter really caught my attention. I was struck by our similar interest in English Setters. Like you, I have owned and hunted over these wonderful bird finders since 1973…a half-century! Unlike you, I have not been a Veterinarian or wildlife biologist, but rather a working guy with arguably traditional tastes: among them, Grouse hunting with a classic companion and double gun. Nice to find a kindred spirit. Best wishes!

In my research I found that the color blue in history was very rare in any kind of writings before about 2000 BC. I don’t know the evolution of the blue jay and when it came to be, but what was it in the blueprint that nature thought it should create an illusion of blue in the jay bird.

I always enjoyed the mourning doves when they came to my yard here in Concord, but was shocked this afternoon when one that had been sitting on the wires above my driveway suddenly swooped down toward the ground and leaving small feathers flying every which way flew off with a small bird in its beak! Examining the feathers I’m guessing it must have been a titmouse that was attacked.  Never thought of a dove as a raptor!

Thank you for an insightful article. A couple of years ago, a small flock of rock pigeons discovered my backyard feeder. Although they could gobble the seed at an alarming rate, I fell in love with their stunning feather colors and sheen as well as their bright orange eyes. One “couple” in particular won my heart with their friendliness. They would perch nearby waiting for me to come out of the house and fly down to greet me to see what I might have for them. I look for them daily and worry if they don’t show up on occasion. How can anyone not love such amazing birds?

What will you do if there are babies?

An extremely touching article!