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Newsletter
| November 18, 2011
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 EDITOR'S BLOG
Dispatch From Camp: November 15, 2011
Dave Mance III
We opened camp this year on Friday in the midst of a snow squall, though it took less than 24 hours for the weather to devolve into what has passed, in recent years, as the same ol', same ol' opening weekend weather. Hot. Windy. Sunny. Weather that goes with deer hunting like a family vacation goes with tropical rain...
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 THE OUTSIDE STORY
Understanding Deer Sex Ratios
Kip Adams
Rifle season opens this week in Vermont and New Hampshire, and doe:buck ratios will be a hot topic of conversation around the cribbage board at deer camp. For those who aren't up on their deer-herd lingo, the ratio of does to bucks in the woods is one indicator of how well the deer herd is being managed. The more balanced the sex ratio (the same number of does and bucks), the better...
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 WHAT IN THE WOODS IS THAT?
Our Biweekly Guessing Game!
With late November's trees free of leaves, things once hidden have been revealed. Laury Saligman shared this photo of clumps of leaves and twigs in a cluster of trees. What are they?
Every other week we run a photo of something unusual found in the woods. Guess what it is and you'll be eligible to win a copy of The Outside Story, a paperback collection of our Outside Story newspaper columns. A prize winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries. The correct answer, and the winner's name, will appear in next week's column.
This week's contest deadline is 8:00 AM, Wednesday, November 30, 2011. |
 Previous Contest Answer
Congratulations to our winner Deb Grabber of Millinocket, ME! Deb receives a copy of our book, The Outside Story. Nope, this is not another early snowfall. But what is this fluffy, white stuff on the ground?
NW Answer: This is stream foam - sometimes called scum - washed up
onto land due to recent flooding and left behind once the waters receded. While you may have grown up hearing that the foamy white bubbles were frog spit, in fact, they're created when organic compounds from decomposing plants or animals mix with air. When such compounds dissolve, they release cellular matter into the water, which reduces the water's surface tension. Wind comes along causing waves, agitating the surface and forming the bubbles. Visit our What In The Woods Is That? contest archive. |
 NORTHERN WOODLANDS NEWS
Position Announcement
The New England Forestry Foundation, based in Littleton, Massachusetts, has opened a search for an executive director. The position's primary tasks include organizational development and supervision of staff to achieve organization and program goals. For details of the position and application procedure, click here.
Seeking Forestry Relics
Family Forests and Estate Planning
Much attention has been directed of late to the issue of estate planning, especially as it relates to forested lands. Joe Rankin of Forests for Maine's Future recently wrote on this subject, providing an excellent overview of the issues facing forest owners. Included are numerous links to information to guide owners in thinking about what steps to take to protect their forests in the future. You can read Rankin's article here.
Holiday Shopping at Northern Woodlands
Trying to find that perfect holiday gift for the Northern Woodlands fan in your life? We've added slick native hardwood bookmarks, locally-produced bread boards, and Forest Stewardship Council-certified maple cutting boards to our store inventory. We also offer a great selection of books, clothing, tools, and accessories. Swing by our online shop to check them out, and while you're there, look for our many sale items! With a fixed shipping charge, why not order gifts for everyone on your list?
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1776 Center Road
P.O. Box 471
Corinth, VT 05039
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The mission of the Center for Northern Woodlands Education is to advance a culture of forest stewardship in the Northeast and to increase understanding of and appreciation for the natural wonders, economic productivity and ecological integrity of the region's forests. Our programs give people the information they need to help build a sustainable future for our region. Through Northern Woodlands magazine, the Northern Woodlands Goes to School program, and special publications, we make a difference in how people care for their land.
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