Guest post by Jake Rose Changes in forest health generally happen gradually. Invasive species, for instance, tend to spread slowly through a forest, little by little, year by year, crowding out native plants and animals. Even after a sudden disruption to forest health, like a severe wildfire, it's not uncommon for forested ecosystems to take [read more]
Guest post by Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp One of the oldest forms of gardening was done in forests. For hundreds of years, Indigenous peoples around the world have planted food forests of all kinds to cultivate and forage beneficial plants. Today, these managed plots can be thought of as seven-layer salads in our backyards. Each [read more]
Guest post by the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region | This is a cross-post that also appears here on the USDA Forest Service's website Working hand-in-hand with state partners, the Forest Service created a summary report that identifies common themes across 21 state Forest Action Plans, providing a roadmap for collaboration and shared priorities for [read more]
Guest post by Jordan McDowell Starting a fire is simple. But starting a responsible fire that protects both you from the cold and the environment from a wildfire? That’s a bit more difficult. Whether you’re camping or simply enjoying a new fire pit in your backyard, make sure that you have all the information you [read more]
Guest post by Alison Hoover From Belle Isle to Corktown to the Financial District, Detroit is full of Mother Nature’s beauty. While urban areas aren’t often associated with flora or fauna, the Motor City is home to a lot more than just Motown, Vernors, and Buddy’s Pizza. Trees of all heights Like the rest of [read more]
Guest post by Cheryle Franceschi Frederick Wilson Besley, Maryland’s first state forester started in the profession like most foresters did in the early 1900s: with help from Gifford Pinchot. Besley was an early graduate of the Yale School of Forestry (which was established by the Pinchot family) and worked for the United States Forest Service, [read more]
Guest post by Brad Brandt Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked with tree planting organizations to identify and support reforestation projects throughout the United States and its territories. Through our partnerships and with support from Arbor Day Foundation members, advocates and corporate partners, we can provide funding for seedlings on large-scale restoration projects. [read more]
Guest post by Evan Torchio For nature lovers looking for a rewarding career, forestry might be the perfect fit. Whether you’re a student looking to start a meaningful career or someone searching for more fulfilling work, forestry is an excellent choice. Not only is it good for your mental and physical health, but it’s a [read more]
By Emma Hanigan On August 10th, a derecho—best described as an inland hurricane—swept through eastern Iowa and left behind widespread destruction. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates that 724,480 acres of forest and trees were lost across the 27 counties most directly impacted. A derecho is a straight line wind event that produces [read more]
Guest post by Brad Brandt Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked with tree planting organizations to identify and support reforestation projects throughout the United States. Through our partnerships and with support from Arbor Day Foundation members, advocates, and corporate partners, we can provide funding for seedlings on large-scale restoration projects. To date, we [read more]
