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01/02/2025

Tree identification is a useful skill. Like any skill, tree identification takes time and effort. Over the years, I’ve intentionally disciplined myself to learn the names of trees that grow locally. Here are 12 tips (among dozens) that have helped me learn the names of local trees.

10/28/2024

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Mapping the North Magnetic Pole's Shift Over 400 Years

10/08/2024

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How to Make a Compass
1. Place a 90 cm stick on the ground and put a small rock where the tip of the shadow falls.
2. Wait ten to fifteen minutes and place a second rock at the point where the tip of the shadow has also moved.
3. Draw a line between the two points. This is an east-west line.
4. Place the tip of your left foot on the first rock and the tip of your right foot on the second rock; now you will be facing north.

🧐Anywhere on Earth, the first shadow mark is west, and the second is east.
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10/07/2024

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The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a dominant species in the Appalachian Mountains, an integral part of the forest ecosystem and the culture of the region. Known as the “redwood of the East,” these towering trees, some reaching over 100 feet tall, provided a reliable source of food, wood, and income for Appalachian communities. Chestnuts were a staple for wildlife, and their rot-resistant wood was highly valued for building and furniture making.

However, in the early 20th century, a devastating fungal blight, Cryphonectria parasitica, arrived from Asia and wiped out nearly all mature American chestnut trees in Appalachia and beyond. Within a few decades, the blight had reduced a forest giant to a rare sprout, as the fungus killed the trees above ground while their roots still managed to send up shoots that would eventually succumb again.

The loss of the American chestnut was more than an environmental catastrophe. It dealt a heavy blow to the Appalachian economy, particularly to rural farmers who relied on chestnut sales and the tree’s many uses. The chestnuts were a major fall crop, traded in markets and used as food for livestock.

Today, efforts are underway to restore the American chestnut to its former glory. Scientists and conservationists have developed blight-resistant hybrids, combining the genetics of American and Chinese chestnuts. Reintroducing these resilient trees into Appalachia could not only restore an iconic species but also revitalize local ecosystems and provide renewed economic benefits to the region. For Appalachians, the American chestnut tree is a symbol of resilience, a reminder of the region’s deep-rooted connection to the land and the ongoing efforts to preserve its natural heritage.

05/29/2024

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03/09/2024

Female Surveying Crew in Idaho 1918.

12/22/2023

Interesting 🧐

Trimble Navigation, which had started out making Loran receivers, was looking for its next marine project when HP decided to cancel its GPS project. However, encouraging words from Brad Parkinson were enough for Trimble Navigation to buy the canceled project.

09/22/2023

Local Work Site Today 9-21-23. Great View! We had Drone in the Air for A Ground Overlay With Aerial Panels. Side Shot High School Sports Complex Near.

08/04/2023

A good first step.

Knowing your property lines is essential to being a smart homeowner. Learn the best way to find your property lines without digging up your yard.