Giving things time is the key management activity we do on our #woodland
But while we can't beat time we can optimize some circumstances.
One example: leaving fallen* trees in place helps kickstart natural decaying processes. This gives room for species that aren't found in a pure production growth.
*some with help 😉🌲🌳
It's interesting to see how in just a couple of years species diversity has significantly grown with a handful of these basic changes in management.
Spent time this week out escaping the heat and enjoying our beautiful national forests while we still have them. San Gregorio Lake at 9400 ft. elevation. Accessible by foot only.
To fight against #climatechange, we need to protect our forests and monitor their wellness.
This is why we proposed a Forest Monitoring Law.
Better monitoring will enable action to:
✔️ make forests more resistant to threats of pests, droughts and wildfires
✔️ enable new business models such as carbon farming
✔️ support compliance with agreed EU environmental rules
Our #Forest Monitoring Law will help EU countries to cooperate on all forest and forestry matters.
Preparing some seeds for cold stratification. First step: an overnight bath.
From left to right: Siberian Pine, Giant Sequoia, Metasequoia.
I have no idea experience with the Siberian Pine and Metasequoia so will be following the same method I use for Giant Sequoia. Anyone with experience on how this is wrong: do share! 🙂