Bad Axe Forestry

12/11/2022

Very cool

Did you know that if holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow? So on taller holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly. Cool info and photo from u/dirtybird971 on Reddit.

05/31/2022

Spring camping season has arrived! Protect the trees and forests in the places you love — and know that your actions make a difference. Learn about the safer firewood choices for your area at https://www.dontmovefirewood.org.

04/05/2022

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Mechanical thinning alone can calm the intensity of future wildfires for many years, and prescribed burns lengthen thinning’s effectiveness, according to Oregon State University research involving a seasonally dry ponderosa pine forest in northeastern Oregon. Findings of the st...

12/22/2021

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07/20/2021

Things have gotten real.

***Update: This closure only applies to DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington. Visit dnr.wa.gov/open for information about specific recreation sites.

I am announcing the closure of all DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington beginning Friday, July 23, due to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought east of the Cascades. This closure will apply to DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational sites or recreational facilities.

This decision was not one we made lightly. But with the drought leaving the region as dry as ever, we must do all that we can to prevent human-caused fires. My staff will continue to monitor conditions and will determine a reopening date once those factors improve. Visit dnr.wa.gov/open for updates on recreation openings and closures.

07/01/2021

06/29/2021

It’s hot. It’s dry.
Are you ready for that dreaded fifth season.
Fire season.

06/17/2021

This should be fun!

06/12/2021

03/24/2021

Today is International Day of Forests.

Forests are not just full of products to be harvested but chock full of wonder and possibilities. Mycelium and animals, networks and relationships.

It is our responsibility to be diligent in our research and to learn about healthy forests and the organisms that live there and are impacted by forest health.

For example:

Did you know that in coastal areas where there has been deforestation on adjoining land, so the algae forests in the seas have gone. The forests leach nutrients slowly into the neighboring ecosystems and have a symbolic relationship with their aquatic cousins.

Happy International Day of Forests!