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Category Archives: biodiversity
Franklin Savanna, Another Case Study in Ecosystem Collapse
It was an old oak pasture that taught me about the great abundance of nature. We climbed those trees, or rather, when we crawled under the fence into Mr. Erickson’s pasture, walked right up onto their great, open-grown limbs. My … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Conservation, Forests, invasive species, native plants, Oak opening, oaks, Prairie, restoration, Savanna, Stewardship
Tagged Buckthorn, bur oak, Franklin Savanna, Lake Michigan, natural area, Oak opening, Oak Savanna
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Enter Prairie
Where I walked today Lingering hazel catkins Waiting to open
Posted in biodiversity, Conservation, Oak opening, oaks, Prairie, Savanna, Stewardship
Tagged Root River
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Burning Butterfly Questions
Burning prairies is good for native prairie plants and bad for butterflies. That’s what just about all of the guidance for rare butterflies says. It’s the conventional wisdom. Those that question it are reluctant to do so. Allow me. I … Continue reading
