May 28, 2023
Is India the Next China for U.S. Hardwoods?
A 23-year trend in India’s 1Q consumption of U.S. hardwood lumber reveals the story. The absolute volumes to India are insignificant compared to large-market destinations like Canada, China, or Vietnam, etc. But, is a trend brewing?
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May 26, 2023
Hey! How fast are my trees growing, anyway?!
That’s a great question! Like any great question, the answer is often “it depends” (on a few key variables). If we re-frame the question to look at the aggregate growth rate of merchantable sawtimber volume in the entire deciduous forest, there’s research to help us answer this one.
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May 23, 2023
Spongy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly — An Invasive Conversation (slightly fictionalized)
Although the conversation in the adjoining panel is purely fictional, it’s a chilling reminder of the devastation invasive insects can inflict upon our beautiful ecosystems.
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May 23, 2023
A Once-Grand Whitetail Deer
Pictured here is forest technician Kody Passinger with an intact skull and antlers of a once-grand whitetail deer.
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May 21, 2023
From the Field: Majestic Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
This handsome -200 year-old community member takes a moment to pose alongside FORECON Forest Technician, Collin Schiso, during an afternoon of stand layout and harvest planning.
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May 18, 2023
A Special Find — Mitrula species–AKA swamp beacon
Mitrula species, AKA swamp beacon, is a fungus that breaks down leaves, pine needles, and aquatic plants in swampy areas.
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May 16, 2023
From the Field: FORECON Tree Marking
FORECON tree marking team at work in the spring of 2023.
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May 16, 2023
From the Field: Recon Specialist
Our marking team’s Recon Specialist finds a shady spot as the work-day concludes.
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May 14, 2023
From the Field: White oak regeneration
Seen during a tree marking survey spring 2023. White oak regeneration.
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Apr 29, 2023
Look Closely. Who Can You Find?
If you could hear the sounds from this forest, the answer would be clear.
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