Hello from Forests for Maine's Future.   

In forest news this week:

What's going to happen to Siberia's boreal forests?

If an elephant poops in the rainforest . . . things grow.

Wind power, billboards and vernal pools in the news in Maine.

These are only a few of the many stories about forests and forest-related issues we've posted on our website. Click here to see the list going back to the first of the year.

Also, what do salamanders, fungi, centipedes, potworms, voles and bacteria have in common? They're all denizens of that immensely complex ecosystem we call the forest soils. Click here for our newest Fresh from the Woods feature, a story on the world beneath your feet.

Also, you may want to check out our March feature, called The Forest Bookshelf to get some great ideas for summer reading. Hint:  reading in the shade of a tree would be appropriate.

You'll notice that our site has a new look. We're in the process of a redesign with the help of the friendly folks at Oakleaf Studios.

See you in the woods!

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