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Loved the article. I am a docent for the marine biology program at UNH. I have never heard this information before. It made perfect sense once it was explained. Keep up the good work more people need to learn about this.
From "Keeping Dead Wood" »
I have many large and old beech trees on my Rockland County property. This year I noticed that the one just outside my window did not have the usual foliage. I’m afraid I’m going to lose all the wonderful shade these trees provide to my house. Please let me know what I can do.
From "Beech Trees Under Attack" »
Looking for an app that can scan a bark of a tree in the winter time when there are no leaves to identify it.
From "Tree and Plant Identification Apps" »
It was nice to read Rachel’s memories. We were “neighbors” for many years, as we spent May-October at our “camp” on Dummer Hill. Her grandparents were our best friends thereac. Rachel’s dad logged our woods after the Ice Storm, and Rachel and her mom came up to camp one autumn after we had returned to Oregon, to plant bulbs to greet us the next spring. She was quite a girl then; quite a woman, now!
From "Rachel Dandeneau, at Home in the Woods" »
Male bobolinks arrived in our fields in midcoast Maine this year. I think the young birds were flying by July 15. concerned that’s start date of the protection window of June 1 may be too late in this locale.d
From "The Bobolink Project" »
Just want to say I enjoyed this interview. I’m glad Mike followed his dream to be a hiking guide.
From "On the Trail with Mike Cherim" »
Not meaning to quibble, but the photo of the Velvet Foot, Flammulina velutipes, is lacking its most distinguishing feature of the dark (brown/black) velvety stipe. This feature is one that helps distinguish it from the Deadly Galeriina.
From "Growth of a Fungi Advocate" »
I recently found 2 cecropia caterpillars on a rhododendron which no one cites as a host plant. They seem quite content there and are well filled out, ready to spin a coccoon. Should I leave them there over the winter or move them to a more sheltered spot?
From "Giant Silk Moths – Survival of the Fattest" »
Just a note to clarify identification of spotted lanternfly: The late-stage nymph is red with white dots.
From "Invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly" »
Unfortunately David Leff passed away this summer. He will be missed by those who knew him.
From "You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone: Connecticut’s Last Ancient Forest" »
Excellent article.
Sadly, David K. Leff passed away on May 29, 2022 in Collinsville, CT.
From "You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone: Connecticut’s Last Ancient Forest" »
Black locust is a good choice for this, coppices and grows fast because it’s a nitrogen-fixer too.
From "Coppicing for Firewood" »
My brother and I purchased a 130 acre plot of land about 11 years ago. There are about 85 acres of woods and the balance is wetlands. It was originally purchased as hunting property but over the course of the last few years we have become very interested in the forestry aspects of the property. We have been assisted by the New York State DEC and the local NRCS office. They are awesome people. We have a 480a plan in place for managing our woodlot which comes with significant tax savings. We also have a conservation easement with NRCS on the wetlands on site. We are learning more and more every year.
The focus of this article is near and dear to me. I get closer to the woods every day and look forward to fostering a connection between my grandchildren and the forest. I liked Brett’s emphasis on the family aspects of owning a woodlot. Looking forward to reading more from Brett in the future !
From "Researching Family Forests with Brett Butler" »
Thank you Lucienne, for raising my awareness of this issue. Your garden is a beautiful tribute to your grandmother ‘s farm in Haiti . As a fellow hiker and garden enthusiast, I never realized that people were being threatened and discouraged from enjoying nature. God bless you in your noble pursuit.
From "Lucienne Nicholson Fosters Diversity in the Woods" »
It’s always fascinating to read about the ancient Native American presence in this region we call New England. European settlers and their descendants have referred to it as “wilderness” when, in reality, generations of indigenous people have been familiar with, settled, and utilized this landscape effectively for thousands of years. There are many lessons still to be learned.
From "A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History (Excerpt)" »
Thank-you for this important release. Of course early peoples were here in North America, “forever.” 400 Generations is such an amazing chain to consider as living in one region. And the people are still here, despite being colonized and scattered. Much respect.
From "A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History (Excerpt)" »
Do you mean Vaccinium angustifolium or is augustifolium a variety that I have never heard of? Thanks!
From "Blueberries: Summer Treasures" »
Fascinating! Thank you for explaining the logging times of the year. My wife and I were wondering. I have spend so many summer days in Maine and New Hampshire. Never any real winters to speak of. Thanks again!
From "Wintergreen: a Splash of Winter Color" »