I walked along the shaded paths of Harvard Forest with Audrey Barker Plotkin, Site and Research Manager. The air was cooler in the woods, despite the warm June afternoon. Wildflowers covered the forest floor in patches, while large white pine rows told a knowing observer that this property used to agricultural land. I knew this was…
Day: April 10, 2018
LTER Road Trip: Real Time Evolution
The montane forests of Western North Carolina provide excellent habitat for one of my favorite creatures: salamanders. Unlike most other land creatures, salamanders don’t have lungs to breath, and must directly absorb oxygen through their wet skin. Because of this trait, they thrive in the humid environment of the mountains, especially underground or undercover. Though…
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