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Seeing the Forest Through its Trees —Part V: Balsam Fir
Explore Maine’s most abundant tree—balsam fir — its habitat, identification, wildlife value, and traditional uses.
Julie Reiff
Feb 143 min read


Ticks: Tiny Arachnids, Large Health Issue
Tick-borne diseases appear to be increasing because of environmental factors such as land-use methods and climate change.

Mahoosuc Land Trust
Jan 163 min read


First In – Last Out
Normally a southerly species, tufted titmice have been expanding their range northward for several decades.
jamesreddoch
Dec 16, 20253 min read


SEEING THE FOREST THROUGH ITS TREES
Learn more about the tree species that dominate the Mahoosuc range
jsrhollis
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Beavers on the Landscape
Thanks to MLT’s protection of much of the wild Androscoggin River corridor through Shelburne and Gilead, beavers are allowed to thrive there and “be busy” without human conflicts.
jamesreddoch
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Song Meter Research Detects Spectacular Species
Remotely monitoring spring birds at in western Maine captures exciting species
jsrhollis
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Searching for a Fierce Forest Predator
Gino Ellison, a field technician, is conducting research as part of the American Goshawk Occupancy Survey.
jamesreddoch
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Nine-Year-Old Citizen Scientist
join Kimball and many other citizen scientists next April when frogs and salamanders will once again undertake their ancient journey from forest to pool.
jamesreddoch
May 15, 20252 min read


Fairies in the Forest
fairy shrimp that depend on these temporary vernal pools
jsrhollis
Apr 13, 20252 min read


The Glamours of Birdsong Research
ARUs record spring bird songs at different locations over the season, to help determine if the forest management practices being used are achieving their goal of improving forest habitat.
jamesreddoch
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Winter’s Hidden World - Life Below the Snow
By Larry Ely A subnivean entry As we enjoy exploring the natural world in winter, a whole diversity of plant and animal life exists...
jamesreddoch
Mar 9, 20253 min read


Reclusive Lynx on the Prowl
The Canadian Lynx is threatened in Maine and is protected under the Endangered Species Act. In the rest of the lower 48 states this...
jsrhollis
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Reporting From a “Sit Spot”
By James Reddoch Picking a “sit spot” and visiting it regularly has become one of my favorite ways to connect with nature. I always...
jsrhollis
Feb 7, 20253 min read


A Fan of Fungi: Green Elfcups
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of a fungus, much as apples are to apple trees. Some are incredibly beautiful as well.
jamesreddoch
Nov 7, 20233 min read


MAHOOSUC LAND TRUST WELCOMES HUNTERS
NOTICE: THIS PAGE IS OBSOLETE. CLICK HERE FOR OUR UPDATED HUNTING GUIDELINES AT WWW.MAHOOSUC.ORG/HUNTING MAHOOSUC LAND TRUST WELCOMES...
Barbara Murphy
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Buck's Ledge Campaign
Save the date of Saturday October 15 at 1 pm for a community celebration of the new community forest The Town of Woodstock’s August 2022...
Barbara Murphy
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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