Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...

“Again and again, our data was leading us to the same conclusion: with their time-worn genes and deep-rooted connections, the old trees were essential to the rebirth of the forest,” writes Simard.

I drive by this property every day and it always intrigues me since it is not your usual Eastern Shore vernacular architectural style. The 7.35 acre site is surrounded by woods for privacy and has ...