Research Shows Thinning Benefits Bees, Forests
Researchers in Colorado over a 10 year period have determined that forest thinning opens up canopies and benefits key tree pollinators by allowing more flower and shrub species that attract and sustain bee populations. Biologists from Colorado State and Utah State studied 15 thinned and 15 unthinned forest plots and found more species diversity and better overall forest health in the thinned tracts.
The researchers were also able to identify key pollinator plant species such as blue mist penstemon, field chickweed, pineywoods geranium and others and recommend that resource managers seed forests with them to promote a robust pollinator network that benefits all plant species.
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Associated Oregon Loggers Raise Funds, Awareness
While enjoying their annual meeting, celebrating contributions and raising money for local children’s hospitals, Oregon loggers learned about the challenges contractors face going forward at the Associated Oregon Loggers’ 53rd annual convention in January. According to AOL Executive Vice President Rex Storm, the 2023 AOL Convention, held at Spirit Mountain Lodge and Event Center in Grand Ronde, was a solid success, as more than 300 AOL members and industry friends attended…
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