Naturalist’s Notebook

Celebrating Appalachia’s magnificent biodiversity

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Sassafras in America

While the Southern Appalachian Mountains abound in flora…

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American Beech: Thin Skin, Shallow Roots, Long Life

In a wooded area near my house stands…

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Mature Forest Key To Virginia Black Bear’s Success

It’s the time of year when human thoughts,…

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Holly & Mountain Ash: Berry Rich, Very Different

American mountain ash and American holly generally occupy…

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The Spooky, Eerie Nature Of Witch Hazel Bushes

The witch hazel tree is one of the…

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