September 27, 2016; 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, CT Blackwater River State Forest, Bear Lake Pavilion Prescribed fire is applied to thousands of acres in the South each year to achieve forestry, agricultural and/or wildlife management objectives. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Forests, Natural ResourcesAs an ecologist and often the token “outdoorsy” person in any given crowd, people often point to a plant or animal or describe something they’ve seen and ask me, “What is it?” I relish these small opportunities to teach my family ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural ResourcesLONGLEAF PINE FOREST During the colonial period of our country longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) dominated the landscape of the southeastern United States. During William Bartram’s visits in the late 18th century he described a forest landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources