MAHOOSUC Land Trust

Quaking and bigtooth aspen are familiar trees of the Mahoosuc region, but their similarities can make them difficult to tell apart. Larry Ely explores how to distinguish the two species, explains their remarkable ability to form long-lived clonal colonies, and examines their importance to wildlife and forest management.

Explore Maine’s most abundant tree—balsam fir — its habitat, identification, wildlife value, and traditional uses.