NATUREA new
species of human is found. Ever wonder what happens
inside a forest when it catches fire?
Trail camera fun in Massachusetts and a new,
environmentally-friendly culvert in the Adirondacks. We're getting closer to
mapping forests from space. And we just got a dramatic look back in time, thanks to a 30,000-year-old
squirrel's nest. History is made as an
ice-breaker reaches the North Pole. Researchers tell us that female mice
sing for sex and provide a list of the most
painful places to get a bee sting.
INDUSTRYFor those with a taste for the finer things in life, this company sells the
best firewood on earth. This company turns
living trees into furniture (and is real). Pellets are in
high demand, but short supply. McDonalds and a few other major companies are tuning in to
forest sustainability. A
thirst for sap in Vermont, the
politics of conservation in New Hampshire, and an
LL Bean icon dies in Maine.
STORIES YOU'VE SHAREDOn Tuesday, Sept. 22, the
Vermont Woodlands Association will conduct a "Succession Planning for Woodland Owners" workshop in Stowe. The workshop will feature Clint Bentz, CPA, author of Ties to the Land, and a national leader in family forest succession planning. The morning's general sessions will be geared toward landowners in all stages of the planning process. The afternoon's three concurrent in-depth sessions will focus on family, financial, and legal issues. An afternoon's introductory planning workshop on Ties to the Land will also be offered for those new to succession planning.
Learn more here.
Vermont Coverts is sponsoring a Women's Game of Logging (Level I) on September 26 in Derby, Vermont. By listening to explanations, watching demonstrations, and then practicing techniques, participants come away with better work habits and greater confidence in their ability to safely fell trees and work in the woods. Level I provides an overview of chain saw safety and covers basic tree felling and you will fell a tree! The fee is $170; to register, contact Lisa Sausville at (802) 877-2777 or
email.
Are you interested in learning more about trees, tree care, and stewardship of trees? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Stewardship of the Urban Landscape (SOUL) Tree Steward Program trains stewards and advocates for the trees, forests, and green spaces in which we live, work, and play. This fall the program will be offered in Springfield, Vermont at the UVM Extension Office.
Learn more here.