Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Forests
Michigan Wildfire Season: Slower than usual
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — State forest fire fighters got some relief this spring. Persistent wet and cool weather reduced the fire hazard around the state. Although 170 wildfires were extinguished by the start of June, state forest … Continue reading
Giving the word “blowdown” new meaning
I love big trees. It’s a gut thing, full of aesthetics. They add perspective about time and our place on the planet. And, as a friend pointed out, they also give new meaning to idea of “trail maintenance.” Found on Living … Continue reading
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Tagged Forests, Hiking, Old Growth, Pacitic Northwest, Trail Maintenance, Trails
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Chocolate Conservation: Made in the shade
Researchers studying the impact of shade trees on Ecuadorian cocoa plantations have found that having just enough shade is good not only for the beans that give us chocolate, but for diverse wildlife populations. The findings fly in the face … Continue reading
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Tagged Cocoa, Conservation, Ecuador, Environment, Forests, Nature, Wildlife
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Green Living: World’s First Vertical Forest Being Built in Milan
Who said apartment dwelling needs to be sterile? Bosco Verticale, the 27 story vision of Stefano Boeri, architect, academic and former editor of design and architecture magazine Domus, is an attempt to provide a better life in the metropolis, according … Continue reading
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Tagged Bosco Verticale, Environment, Forests, Green Living, Milan
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Yosemite study shows size (of big trees) matters
Big trees, aka old growth forests, have been found to be valuable for things beyond their aesthetic beauty and the habitat they provide for certain species like the spotted owl. A new study shows they also are valuable for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carbon, Environment, Forests, National Parks, Old Growth, Yosemite
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