About the Deer-Forest Study
Pennsylvania forests face many challenges - invasive plants, insect outbreaks, soil acidity, tree diseases, and even deer. This study is being conducted to better understand the role of deer in the context of all these challenges and to help Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife managers better manage deer and the forest.
June 19, 2020
Growing Bones and Babies
You are what you eat – and deer depend on the quality of the plants they consume to survive, grow, […]
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May 24, 2023
Forest Introverts
As I have stated before, Spring rocks. Actually, it flowers! That’s one of the reasons I like it so much. […]
January 9, 2023
Eat your veggies…and flowers
Eating low on the food chain is good for your health and the environment. Filling your plate with fruits and […]
September 10, 2022
Croatia Chronicles – A Universal Species
Duane has fled the country! Don’t worry. He’s not running from the law…or joining a witness protection program. He’s on […]
February 17, 2020
Periodic Table
Soil chemistry, plants, and fancy head gear.
February 13, 2020
Where would I go?
Public lands, biodiversity, and resilience
January 31, 2020
Why here? – the Everest of questions
Life on Mt. Everest may be impossible but life in Pennsylvania is more complicated Asking why some organism lives in […]
October 3, 2019
Did you see a deer today?
Did you see one yesterday?
April 15, 2018
(Deer) Food for Thought
When it comes to deer food, quantity cannot always make up for quality, especially when deer become metabolic powerhouses in spring.
October 11, 2017
Seedlings, Seedlings, Seedlings!
The forest is one big nursery. Let’s look at those most often found in the maternity ward.
August 30, 2017
Reading the Landscape
I’m back with more results, but they require a bit of translation.
August 1, 2016
Veg Crew Diaries Entry VIII
I know it’s the end of July, but why does it have to be so HOT?!
May 13, 2016
Down in the Dirt!
Deer wrestling is only one aspect of the Deer-Forest Study. We play in the dirt too!
