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I have a 60 acre island in Nova Scotia connected by a causeway and over the years have noticed that all the milkweed has been taken over by cow parsnip since the summers started getting wetter and more humid . The butterflies have mostly dissapeared.

Thanks for this informative article.  On my way in and out of a nearby Home Depot I have often stopped for prolonged periods to be fascinated by the never ending songs from a mockingbird perched atop a nearby light pole.  Other shoppers seem to have no interest in this glorious concert and I want to scream at them to just stop for a minute a listen to this marvel of nature.

Shrews look like a cross between a mouse and a mole or something like that. That’s what I always thought. Come to find out they aren’t. They have they’re own category. Lol

This is so much fun to read! I love the description of the sounds! Chainsaw? Rusty hinges, sirens and car horns! Been hearing mockingbirds for many years, and they always amaze me. Thank you so much for giving us this article, Laurie!

This article made a wonderful, engaging and informative read for me.  Please keep writing.  I wish I could visit and apprentice with your wife.  I would like to live in the country.

I always look forward to these highlights. Thank you, Hilda, for sharing your story.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Hilda.

How does the cost of a slash wall compare to planting and tubing individual trees? One advantage of planting and tubing is re-introducing tree species such as white oak that have been eliminated by past over utilization.  Increasing species composition is becoming more important as tree species are eliminated by insects, disease and deer browsing leaving the forest with less species diversity.

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Lovely!

This article is fascinating! Nature’s artistry just continues to astound - beauty and functionality.

Salt of the earth Roy is.

Very informative article. We’ve had Veerys nesting (I believe) for a number of years. We used to have Wood thrush calling in our woodlands in the past, but nothing in the past 3 years…

Fascinating! Last week I had the pleasure of seeing a veery above me on a branch as it called, then began its sweet song. It was so beautiful to hear the sweet, tinkling descent of notes while seeing its beak moving. And your story has just added a whole new level of appreciation for me of the veery.

Glad I came across this. I live in the deep woods and do a lot of firewood and logging for heat.

Hi. I have a double bit axe made by American Axe & Tool Co. The Logo on it says Huros
Perfection Steel. I am trying to find out some imformation on it. can you help ?
                        Thank You John

I agree with David Govatski, we need more Jim Kennedy’s! I really enjoyed reading about his life, career, his love of his dogs and the outdoors and all he has done on his land and enhancing the environment. Thank you!

“A tricolored bat was tracked to the underside branch of this river birch. The radio transmitter antenna can be seen sticking out from the bark confirming presence of the tagged bat.“
I wish I could actually see this!

Jim Kennedy is truly a modern day Aldo Leopold. His conservation ethic shows in the work that he has accomplished. I am most familiar with the planning work he did at Bretton Woods and during his long tenure with the Hanover Conservation Commission. We need more Jim Kennedy’s.

Yesterday, my husband and I walked on the trails behind Stratham Hill Park which is also near our home.  We saw large swaths of beech trees affected by the nematodes.

Hayden,  really enjoyed this update to your career.  We met when you and George planned our latest harvest and update to our forest plan.  All the best.