Forest Society Blog - News & Features

Dave Anderson interviews farmer-philosopher Bill Wardwell, who cultivates specialty fruit and nut trees in a “food forest” to help increase regional food security for the future.

This episode is part of our three-part series, “Something Wild: A glimpse into the heart, soul, and science of animals with Sy Montgomery."

The ability of wood to store carbon in the long-term and the fact that manufacturing wood products requires less fossil fuels makes mass timber one way the country can meet the goals and guidance laid out in the DOE’s announcement. 

Are you interested, and concerned, about how your hometown or favorite place to visit will feel like in the future as the World’s climate changes?

“The survival and subsequent care of the trees at the Tom Rush Forest chestnut orchard has been exemplary,” notes TACF Director of Regional Programs Kendra Collins. “It’s so wonderful to see the trees thrive through the implementation of best management practices and regular care by the volunteers.” 

The pre-hiking season kicks off with a series of volunteer work days as the Forest Society races to prepare for the summer visitors. 

The Forest Society’s sustainable trail work continues at Mount Major this month and is on track to be completed by mid-August. 

This June we’re seeing a dramatic “browning” of white pine needles across the region, and many people have been asking what could be creating this change.