forest ecology
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A Gift in Return: Rewilding with Wolves
Gray wolf reintroduction and rewilding is a story about a complex ecosystem intertwined with wolves, their prey, vegetation, rivers, and humans. Wolves were introduced to reduce elk overgrazing of aspens and cottonwoods, which was affecting forest and river habitat. It… Continue reading
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Restoring Old-Growth Forests in an Uncertain Time
Restoration options including Community forests and Redwoods Rising. These options face mixed reactions, but the underlying aim is to restore and connect to vital ecosystems. Continue reading
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Interconnected Owls, Truffles, and Flying Squirrels
There’s an interconnectedness of nature, for example, the Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel, black truffles, and the Northern Spotted Owl. Please help protect endangered species against proposed regulatory changes in the Endangered Species Act. Continue reading
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Restoring Forests and Ourselves
Transforming our perception of nature from a mere resource to understanding it as a interconnected can change our relationship with it. Continue reading
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Salamanders are Flying in the World’s Tallest Trees
Wandering salamanders live in the ancient redwood forest, flying and gliding to safety or food. They don’t need to leave the redwood canopy because all they need is in this ancient tree. Continue reading
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Breathing with Giants
A giant redwood tree, over 300 feet tall, has survived since the Roman era, providing habitat for various wildlife and supporting the ecosystem. Its unique relationship with fungi creates a vast nutrient network. This ancient forest nurtures life, influences climate,… Continue reading
