Updates 1 week ago The Northwest Huckleberry and Other Nuts and Berries of the Region Holy smokes this is pretty incredible stuff if you are into PNW berries and native plants. Amazing to see some of the phenological changes already occurring: "...first flowering dates for tall Oregon grape in the Wilbur L. Bluhm Plant Phenology Study show that flowering is occurring an average of 50 days earlier now than it was in the 1960's." https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=88ed07b14f1a4b7cae65dbf3b35b9d91 ... See more Overview of predicted changes in fruiting and flowering dates, and range of several important Pacific Northwest shrub species due to climate change scenarios. View on facebook 2 weeks ago Mowing urban lawns less intensely increases biodiversity, saves money and reduces pests Resolve to mow less in 2020. Think MEADOWS not lawns. Way more fun to look at, too. Good times ahead! The researchers combined data across North America and Europe using a meta-analysis, a way of aggregating results from multiple studies to increase statistical strength. They found strong evidence that increased mowing intensity of urban lawns—which included parks, roundabouts and road verges—ha... ... See more View on facebook 1 month ago Pest Alert: Asian giant hornet All right Whatcom County folks, here's one more invasive pest to watch out for...a 1.5" wasp (!) is going to be hard to miss. https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2019/12/pest-alert-asian-giant-hornet.html ... See more Keep up with interesting news and insights in the world of Washington agriculture. View on facebook 1 month ago The Northwest Weather Machine Shifts Gears Okay, here she comes! https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-northwest-weather-machine-shifts.html?fbclid=IwAR2aVBNDNrQ0RxCejqrlx7xh92vnf_NAz0YQevL-7EquexHoxGftyQtV8_8 This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics View on facebook 1 month ago The Driest November in 43 Years Any other plant people feeling this? It's dry out there, folks. Time for some rain dances. https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-driest-november-in-43-years.html This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics View on facebook 2 months ago Photos from Shelterbelt LLC's post Beautiful job site and a perfect weather day on Clark's Point in Bellingham...hanging out with the Chuckanut sandstone, looking out on the islands and the Olympics. Mulching a disturbed soil area and planting salal, sword fern, kinnickinnick and hairy manzanita: "making it nice." ... See more View on facebook 2 months ago First tow for this old work truck in 28 years and 240K miles. I guess she's earned it. Should be back on the job in a few days with brakes that work again. Thanks Red Truck. View on facebook 2 months ago Truly one of the best things about being a habitat restoration contractor: working outside almost every day of the year. And working alongside amazing plants. Check out this enormous big leaf maple on our job site on Lummi Island. What a champion! ... See more View on facebook 3 months ago Making Wildlife Trees – Does it Work? Habitat snags or habitat trees are awesome. If you have room to leave one in your yard or on your property, go for it. Just because it's dead does not mean the tree is done giving. On my tiny urban lot, my 5 year old "hab snag" is already bringing in chickadees and all manner of other good critters. https://foreststewardshipnotes.wordpress.com/2019/10/02/making-wildlife-trees-does-it-work/ ... See more Ken Bevis, Wildlife Biologist, Washington Department of Natural Resources, ken.bevis@dnr.wa.gov Obi-Wan Kenobi of “Star Wars” fame knew the challenge he faced when dealing with big problems, but he… ... See more View on facebook 4 months ago Early Cold and Snow Heading for the Region Gird thy loins, for the Dark Times a-cometh. https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2019/09/early-cold-and-snow-heading-for-region.html This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics View on facebook Load More...