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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 5h

PA, IN, and a bunch of other states I’ve been to have the same! Huge difference between glaciated and unglaciated areas

Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 19h

What does it mean when there are lots of different types of stones in a stone wall? It could be an indicator that the soils you’re standing on are built on material left by glaciers!

#forest #history #nature #ecology #forester #outdoor #outdoors #woods #soil #wild #ecosystem #history #stem

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 1d

Yeppppp

Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 1d

Just some thoughts on working hands…

#forester #work #hands #land #nature #forest #earth #management #story #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 4d

At this time of year you can find oak trees from miles away! Here’s basically how it goes:

#forest #forests #tree #trees #plant #plants #nature #outdoor #outdoors #forester #deer #deerhunting #deerhunter #whitetail #whitetaildeer #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 5d

The Exploding Plant Chronicles, Volume II: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)!

#plant #plants #nature #wild #outdoor #outdoors #woods #forest #forests #botany #ecology #forester #vermont

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 7d

The genocide of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas is one of the great tragedies in the history of this planet — and may have been a cause of the Little Ice Age!

#history #climatechange #colonization #genocide #indigenous #naturalhistory #iceage #forests #forest #earth #colonialism #nature

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 8d

Haha

Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 9d

Bad Bird Names, Volume 2: Magnolia Warbler. Plus stay tuned to the end for a BONUS BAD BIRD NAME!!!

#bird #birds #birb #birbs #birding #birder #birdwatch #birdwatching #birdwatcher #nature #animal #animals #wildlife #outdoor #outdoors #wild #woods #forest #forester #stem

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 10d

It’s tussock moth caterpillar season again! And in its honor I’m reposting this video from 2024 about “the chunks” aka the horrible rash that they cause. Lol trust me, you don’t want the chunks!

#forest #nature #outdoor #outdoors #wild #forester #animal #animals #wildlife #insect #insects #woods

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 13d

Have you heard this one? We’re busting the red pine needle myth this afternoon…

#tree #trees #plant #plants #forest #forests #nature #outdoor #outdoors #woods #wild #forester

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 14d

The mystery of black cherry decline has puzzled scientists for decades — but now the consensus is that a big part of it is the loss of the nitrogen from acid rain.

#tree #trees #plant #plants #ecology #ecosystem #forest #forests #woods #nature #outdoor #outdoors #forester #forestry #stem #cherry

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 19d

Everything that I know about butternut trees (aka “white walnut”) in 90 seconds. (For this one I do have to admit that I do know a few more things but this is all I could fit)

#tree #trees #plant #plants #nature #wild #woods #forest #outdoor #outdoors #ecology #ecosystem #forester #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 20d

In honor of acorn season, I’m reposting this video from 2024 about the incredible resilience of oak seedlings — enjoy!!

#tree #trees #plant #plants #nature #woods #forest #forests #forester #wild #outdoors #outdoor #ecology #ecosystem #resilience #persistence #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 21d

Sunchokes — a native, perennial, food crop!

#plant #plants #plantnative #food #crop #foraging #forage #wild #wildfood #permaculture #foodforest #forest #ecology #naturalhistory #nature #forester

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 22d

They sure are

Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 23d

The birding x ear hair connection — the greatest quandary of our time

#bird #birds #birding #birder #birdwatch #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdwatchers #nature #forest #forester #animal #animals #wildlife

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 26d

5 birds that completely dependent on humans!

#bird #birds #birding #birder #birb #birbs #birdwatch #birdwatching #birdwatcher #wildlife #animal #animals #ecology #naturalhistory #science #stem #nature #forester

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 27d

What do birds eat?!

#bird #birds #birding #birder #birdwatch #birdwatching #birdwatcher #bug #bugs #animal #animals #wildlife #ecology #ecosystem #environment #forester #stem #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 28d

You can learn to identify coniferous trees just by their shape! Here’s how. #tree #trees #plant #plants #forest #woods #nature #ecology #naturalhistory #outdoor #outdoors #forester #author #stem #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · 29d

Natal dispersal is an important strategy for species to maintain genetic diversity and avoid overwhelming their own habitat. My favorite example of this is what ruffed grouse do: the “crazy flight” #bird #birds #wildlife #animal #animals #nature #birdwatch #birdwatchers #birdwatcher #birdwatching

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · Sep 11

WE WON THE NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD!!! AND ON HOW TO LOVE A FOREST’S FIRST BIRTHDAY!! What a dream come true this all is! I’m so happy and so dang proud.

#author #book #books #forester #forest #nature #outdoor #outdoors #award #awards #birthday #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · Sep 5

Why do I cut trees?

#forest #forestry #forester #tree #trees #nature #woods #wood #management #work #love

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Ethan Tapper @howtoloveaforest.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s another acorn year, and the acorns are staring to fall, so I’m reposting this video about acorn caps! A lesson learned from my years making lots and lots of acorn flour. #tree #trees #plant #plants #forest #nature #outdoor #outdoors #acorn #oak #forester #woods #stem #love

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