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What to Look for in a Christmas Tree

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Choosing a Christmas tree has always been a special family time.  Whether you choose yours from the woods, from a you-cut farm, or from a grocery store, there are some principles to remember to get the most from the tree you pick.  Different varieties of trees offer different benefits in terms of shape, density, needle [...]

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The Canadian Lynx

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

The Canadian lynx is very closely related to the Eurasian lynx however, the Canadian lynx more closely resembles a bobcat (although the bobcat is smaller in size) than it does a Eurasian lynx.  The Canadian lynx is a mammal of the Order:  Carnivora  Family:  Felidae  Genus:  Lynx  Species:  L. Canadensis - and there are 3 [...]

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Helicopter Logging (heli-logging)

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Helicopter Logging, or “heli-logging,” refers to the use of helicopters in harvesting selected trees from forests.  Helicopter logging, if it is done right, can have less impact on the local ecology than standard logging methods, but there are some safety hazards unique to logging with helicopters.
Traditional logging requires roadways to be built into the forest.  [...]

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The Arborist and Their Tools

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Anyone can trim a tree, but only a certified professional deserves to be called an arborist.  A genuine arborist is like a doctor for trees.  They are ultimately concerned with the health of each tree, not just with cleaning up a mess after a storm.  To be a certified arborist, you must study tree science [...]

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The Moose

Monday, October 20th, 2008

The moose is a mammal of the Family:  Capreolinae  Genus:  Acles  Species : A. alces. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Moose and the Elk and I shall ask you to refer to the article of this series pertaining to the elk.
The moose is distinguishable from the elk by the configuration of the [...]

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