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Reflecting on Mythology
Last week I posted a quick survey of the Arbutus tree that is frequently seen in the areas surrounding my new home. As part of that post I included two myths that are from the Coast Salish people that were found in a very nice book on West Coast forests.…
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A new adventure begins
I have had a rather “exciting” 2023 so far. I only say that with mild sarcasm, as the changes have been necessary and unavoidable. Most recently I accepted a new contract position that will take me away from home, and into a new sector – government. I am very excited…
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Tree Classification
This is going to be a somewhat technical post meant to clarify some of the terminology associated with classification. In order to write correctly it is essential to know and use the correct terminology. When referring to a tree, I often find myself unsure of the technical term. Should I…
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Tree ID tools
As I have been working my way through the different local trees in an attempt to improve my identification skills, the question of tree identification tools has occurred to me. I know that there are many field guilds, and that they are produced for everything from birds to mushrooms. Indeed,…
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Data Strategy
“Filed Away” “Filed Away” by mrmanc is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse. It has occurred to me recently that I need a data strategy. The reason is threefold. First, during a computer science class that I took (a very long time…
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The Tree Project
I need to learn about trees, so why not share? The first step in my process was to find a book containing the trees that might be found in my part of the world. In this case I did not find an identification guide specifically for my province, but on…
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Winter camping tips
I had a great time camping in the woods in the middle of the Canadian winter. There are only a few things that I could have done to make it more enjoyable, of which I shall compile a list for future reference. That is it. Less than 10 items seems…
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This is not Glamping
Due to reasons beyond my control, I need to be out of my house for 24-36 hours. To keep things on a positive note, I will focus on the great opportunity this presents for excitement and adventure. Having just returned to full time classes, I thought to myself; “Self, what…
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The First Seed
I recently quit my job. I also gave up my favourite hobbies, moved in with a bunch of students who are half my age, and returned to University. I have to tell you, 2023 has begun with a bang. I did this so that I could shift my career, and…
The Wild 