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Enter the race to save the Midwest's ash trees from the destructive emerald ash borer. Journey into Cook Forest State Park and Mohawk Trail State Forest, where they're growing some gigantic trees. And, discover how to identify a tree by its bark. Plus, we delve into the experiments being undertaken at Harvard Forest, and we meet some partners who are helping promote sustainable farming in Central America.
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Passing the Torch: Sustainable Farming in Honduran Communities
By Karim Slifka   The roads leading to La Majada and Brisas del Mar, Santa Barbara, paint a stark contrast to Honduras’ large
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The Language of Bark
The search for a better all-season field guide inspires a closer look at the unexpected beauty of bark.  Organizing photos of various bark types Story and
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Cook vs. Mohawk: Where the Tall Trees Grow
Tom’s Run in Cook Forest State Park. Credit: Nicholas A. Tonelli/Flickr Mohawk Trail State Forest. Credit: Tom Zelazo. By Robert
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An Ivy League Forest
You can’t really see the forest without looking closely at the trees. By Kathiann M. Kowalski Harvard Pond located in
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Will We Kiss Our Ash Goodbye?
An ecological catastrophe is unfolding across the upper Midwest and is spreading outward, as scientists struggle to find solutions to
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Close Up With Nature Photographer Benjamin Zack
The work of Missouri-based photographer Benjamin Zack is featured in the Winter 2013 issue of American Forests as the “Last Look.”
Legacy
Forest Frontiers: Dr. Jonathan Kusel
Courtesy of Sierra Institute American Forests Science Advisory Board member Dr. Jonathan Kusel is the founder and executive director of
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