PINE TREES OF PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania is home to a wide variety of of evergreen tree species. Some of which include: e_hemlock_cones_full http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/ Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) The Eastern Hemlock is often used for construction timber. The Eastern Hemlock is the offical state tree of Pennsylvania and is often found in cool moist habitats. This evergreen produces cones 3/4" long that are egg-shaped and hanging singly from the tips of twigs. Under each small section of
Nature. Nature exists ever since the beginning of time when God created earth. Nature shaped and molded mankind in its cultures, societies, and philosophies over the course of nature’s existence. Nature influenced people’s way of living, the way they act and react, the way people view what they see, the way they think, and the way people learn and believe for centuries. People used nature in designing their art. People crafted art in forms of music, paintings, and literature overflowing with imagery
A hike through Camden Hills State Park will allow one to see the aged and looming American Beech trees, scattered throughout the forest populated along with Eastern White Pines and Big Tooth Aspens. Many may not know of the bitter yet beneficial tea that can be made from the White Pine's needles, or that the dandelions at your feet can be picked and used in many different recipes. Once the trek to the peak is made, many people from a wide variety of locations may be found picnicking, socializing
I have lived here all my life, and I need to see the world. These Eucalyptus leaves aren’t tasting like they used too. Is there a drought? That can’t be, the river was the highest it has ever been the last time I checked! I need to go see if it really is, and I sure hope it’s not. “Oh no,” I couldn’t stand to see the river like this. Other koalas were coming in to see the river, just like I had done. “This can’t be happening,” another koala to my left said. “What does this mean?” I didn’t know
The Adirondack Indians knew what they were doing when they harvested the inner bark of Eastern White Pines as a valuable food resource. Pines are naturally procured in great quantities, and are quite nutritious. Knowing what parts of the pine tree are edible and how to prepare them could very well save your life. There are many parts of the pine tree that can help you out of a hungry situation. First, I want to make sure the air is clear when I say that you can eat pine. Every species of the
It’s snowing outside. Snowflakes drift slowly down to the ground, bright against the dark night sky, illuminated by the warm light coming from the window. A sudden breeze blows, and the snowflakes follow, a flurry of white swirling in the wind, before resuming their downwards trajectory to join so many others of their kind in piling heaps of snow. Inside, two skiing jackets, damp from the day’s activities, hang from their respective chairs. The log cabin is quiet, the only sound that of a fire crackling
Keeva The woods are beautiful this time of year. Trees barren of their summer leaves now covered with ice and snow. Snow covered landscapes that glimmer in the Winter sun. At times as blinding as they are beautiful. Yet no one comes to see their beauty. For Keeva, the white wolf, it is her home. She walks silently as if her immense weight has no effect on the gentle snow underfoot. Trusting there is no one to hear her muffled steps yet cautious all the while, she pads softly in the snow. Smoke
As a ground-dwelling passerine, woodlarks are ground-nesting birds, typically in heathland and short grass foliage. Bracken and grasses are usually needed to build their nest structures and provide protection for their young. Nests are vulnerable to disturbance and predation, especially by red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) (Eyre & Baldwin, 2014), whilst weather also acts as an interference – both of which are examined below. It’s suggested from studies, that the success of nest productivity has decreased
The Yew Tree, which is known scientifically as Taxus baccata, is an evergreen tree that is native to Europe, Africa and Asia. Known for its unique size, the Yew Tree is commonly used as compliment to smaller sized landscapes that benefit from it’s forever lasting green color. Whether its purpose be to bring shade, screen, or depth to a landscape, the Yew Tree is often preferred over other evergreen trees because it is very easy to maintain and has no problem prospering in overly shaded areas. The
A passage from, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, contrasts Junior’s memory of climbing a giant pine tree next to Turtle Lake with Junior’s journey through his ninth grade year. Junior’s memory of tree-climbing reveals his perspective on the environment, the nature of his friendship with Rowdy, and his response to challenging opportunities, reflecting his journey through his 9th grade year. Junior’s memory of tree-climbing reveals his conflicting feelings of wanting
2.2 Bracken fern (western bracken) Bracken fern (Pteridium aquiline var. pubescens) are deciduous and grow from brown to black woody rhizomes, forming large often dense patches. The leaves emerge from erect fronds and are pinnately compound, scattered, erect, coarse, narrowly or broadly triangular, to 2 m in height. Fronds (leaves) are pinnules (ultimate segments), entire in the apices of the pinnae, lobed toward the stalk. Reproduction is by spores produced in sporangia lining the under surface
The artist Barbara Cooper has created a unique form of sculptures in her collection entitled re:Growth. Several pieces from this collection are on display at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. These pieces are made in a unique eye catching media, wood veneer. Specifically veneer that has been discarded by milling plants and furniture plants. What is especially fascinating about this media is that she reforms the veneer into sculptures which resemble trees. The tree like sculptures are spread
Seed and Seedling Comparison in Two Tree Stands The trees of Heiberg Forest vary greatly by area. One area could be heavily shaded by huge mature trees, with rich, cool and moist air. Another could be a much sunnier area, with younger trees and sapplings. Just a few steps can take you to a completely different atmosphere. There is a reason why certain areas are the way they are. Factors contributing to the trees of an area can range from land use history, soil quality, or human intervention. One
You tie your hiking boots into perfectly snug knots and gently stand up, brushing pebbles off of your knee. A deep breath of fresh air fills your lungs as your first step leads into the wilderness. The warm breeze reeks of dirt, nature at its finest. Leaves crunch beneath your powerful feet and stones fling off the trail, scuttling to a slow stop. Thoughts of the office vanish from your mind and Thanksgiving stumbles in. This round, beautiful earth where we freely trek makes being thankful easy
Trees have fascinated humans for thousands of years and have played a major role in mythologies all over the world, largely because of their utility, longevity, and often impressive stature. Additionally, trees play a major role in the ecology of the Earth by reducing erosion and moderating the climate by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing large amounts of carbon in their tissues (Kozlowski 1971). Trees have copious uses for all different types of plants and animals; food, shelter, fuel
Pinus lambertiana, commonly known as the sugar pine, is found on the west coast in the mountains of Nevada, California, Oregon and Mexico. The sugar pine is the tallest of all pines and has the longest cones of any conifer. It is very important in these regions for both economical purposes and the environment. (Habeck) The sugar pine is said to be the worlds largest pine, growing to nearly 200 feet tall with a trunk diameter of seven feet. (About sugar pine) The tallest recorded sugar pine still
Plants make up most of the Pine Barrens. For instance, pine trees such as the short needles, pitch pines, jack pines, long needles, yellow pines, and many others make up most of the pine forest in the Pinelands. Other trees include the pine oaks and the cedar trees. Due to the roots of these cedar trees, water in the Pine Barrens appears a brownish red color. This happens because the roots emit pigments of red color into the soil which then runs into the water. Even though the amount of red pigment
My Museum Critique I have selected the artwork Three Trees, Two Clouds by John Beerman 1990 because it caught my attention as soon as I entered the room. Its bright pinks and oranges just captivated me and pulled me in. As soon as I saw the artwork, it brought up good memories of when I use to live in upstate New York; which made me feel happy and helped me enjoy the painting even more. I was so captivated by the painting that I could not keep my eyes off it. As I sat on the cushion and stared at
Introduction Rhamnus cathartica L., otherwise known as common buckthorn, is a small shrub native to Europe and Asia that was introduced to North America in the 1800’s (Mascaro and Schnitzer 2007). R. cathartica is a deciduous, branched shrub that grows to heights of two to eight meters. Each shrub produces small, black berries containing seeds and bears up to 2000 fruit per tree (Archibold et al. 1997). The seeds are dispersed by fauna, mainly birds, which largely contributes to its accelerated invasion
Actions that should be taken when working with an interpreter to ensure the success of the business. Twelve Trees is a company that originated in Canada. One of the advantages of this company is that they originated a diverse country which they can hire any nationality. It would be an advantage for them to hire a Mandarin speaking employee since it would cost less compared to hiring an outsourced interpreter. On the other hand, while working with an interpreter, they must have a list of questions