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Summer 2016
Explore the profound and personal relationship between one of America's greatest writers, Henry David Thoreau, and trees. Go on a big tree hunting narrative adventure through the forests of Colorado. And, get to know some of the most adorable, and hardworking, conservationists — dogs — and how they're impacting conservation efforts. Plus, discover new innovations in the field of urban forestry, hear how one professor hopes to change the way people view forest management and behold an absolutely breathtaking image that captures the beauty of nature.
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Summer 2016 Articles
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Innovations in Urban Forestry
Urban forestry’s next era focusing on integrating different disciplines. By Ian Leahy Trees can reduce crime, speed up recovery time
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Big Tree Hunting in Colorado: A Case for the Numbers
An adventure through the forests of Colorado to seek towering big tree champions. By Robert T. Leverett Aspens in the
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Canine Conservationists
By sniffing out invasive insects, highly skilled dogs are on the frontlines of forest conservation. By Jodi Helmer Tia running. Credit: Working Dogs for Conservation.
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Thoreau & Trees: A Visceral Connection
How the American writer saw trees as miracles that encapsulate all that is good about nature. By Richard Higgins • Photography
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Richard Pouyat, National Program Lead for Air and Soil Quality, USDA Forest Service
RICHARD POUYAT received his Ph.D in ecology from Rutgers University in 1992, and an M.S. in forest soils and B.S. in forest biology
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Last Look: Jason Liske
Explore some striking images by photographer Jason Liske. Photographer Jason Liske’s passion for visual storytelling leads him to explore spaces in
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