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Forest Structure and Marbled Murrelet Nesting
Surveying all the timberlands for a bird that’s exceedingly difficult to find would be a massive undertaking, so as with many things in today’s world, we turn to computers.
Sean Featured on SilviCast!
Check out our Principal Ecologist, Sean Jeronimo, featured in Season 4, Episode 8 of SilviCast! Sean explores how historical data and ICO methodology shape our understanding of tree clump sizes and their impact on forest management strategies.
Mysterious Forests
One discussion from last year that particularly resonated with me was our exploration of complex early seral forests. Our work constantly reminds me that a forest’s story isn’t a straight path but a rich, layered narrative over time, where every stage—no matter how abundant or scarce—adds to the overall depth and beauty.
Seeing the Forest Under the Trees
Taking some time to examine some of the plants on the ground floor may re-invigorate your sense of the immense complexity of our natural world.
Life on the Trailing Edge
In some places, drought plus fire might mean forest loss.
Grow Back Better
A social-ecological research project