Story Archives of 'Trees'

Warblers and Sapsuckers

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, October 10, 2008.

The wonderful thing about wildlife is there is always something new to witness, Scott describes one such instance he had recently.

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Here's What's Awesome: Peeking Into North Korea, Trees Stopping Fires

By Brady Carlson on Friday, September 26, 2008.

A building in Pyongyang, North Korea

It's a Friday Here's What's Awesome potluck! Have a seat at the table and take a plate full of awesome links. Plenty for everybody.

A Photo Tour of The "Hermit Kingdom"

Harvest and Progeneration

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, September 26, 2008.

With animals rushing about stocking up for winter, Scott explains plants have strategies for ensuring their own species survival.

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Beech Trees Got it Made in the Shade

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, August 15, 2008.

Most trees thrive in sunlight, but as Rosemary explains, the Beech manages quite well in the shadow of others.

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Landowners Begin Assessing Tornado Damaged Trees

By Amy Quinton on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.

The tornado that tore a 50-mile path through the state uprooted and damaged hundreds of thousands of trees.

Public meetings begin this week to help landowners figure out what to do with those trees.

As NHPR’s Amy Quinton reports, landowners not only face a daunting and dangerous task of clearing those trees – they may also face a significant economic loss.

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What's Hazardous to Humans makes Hemlocks Happy

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, July 18, 2008.

As Rosemary explains, land that is not ideally suited for a house can be the perfect location for a hemlock or two.

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Square Trees Grow in New Hampshire

By Amy Quinton on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

The Society For the Protection of New Hampshire Forests unveiled a new development today that may revolutionize the timber industry.

Forest research scientists say they’ve created a new type of tree that is ideal for harvesting and beneficial for the environment.

But as NHPR’s Amy Quinton reports, the new tree has already sparked a huge outcry from some businesses and environmental groups.

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The Gall of Some Bugs

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, February 29, 2008.

Scott explains what galls are, and how they're formed.

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Reuse Your Tree

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Monday, January 7, 2008.

Here’s a simple project that will give your Christmas tree a second life after the holidays.

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And Now...the Larch

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 2, 2007.

The Tamarac is the one exception to the conifer rule, as is evident at this time of year.

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