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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.
Crafting a Forest Stewardship Plan for Lake Connor Park
Lake Connor Park, a serene and vibrant private camping community nestled in Lake Stevens, Washington, boasts a rich forested ecosystem that contributes to its charm. To ensure these forests thrive for generations to come, Lake Connor Park aimed to create effective Forest Stewardship Plan that would balance recreational use with conservation goals. At Resilient Forestry, we specialize in creating and implementing customized forest stewardship plans tailored to the unique needs of each property.
Forest Digital Twins and the Internet of Things
Recent advancements in technology have revolutionized our methods to assess forest composition, structure and function. Novel tools like soil sensors, portable weather stations, drone spectral imagery, and laser scanning enable precise measurements of canopy height, tree density, species composition, evapotranspiration, soil carbon storage, among others.
Get Ready for Fire
To get ready for fire, I just need to thin the forest and reduce brush, right?
Beneath the Canopy
The Resilient Forestry field crew spends several months out of the year working and living in every type of managed forest of the Pacific Northwest. Seeing so many different iterations of the same forest type, you start to feel the differences; some forests are electrifying while others simply exist.
Understanding the Benefits of a Forest Stewardship Plan
A Forest Stewardship Plan is a comprehensive strategic document that outlines the management objectives, strategies, and actions for a specific forested area. It is basically a thoughtful road map of how to manage your forest for the foreseeable future that promotes forest, water, and human health.