TRR photo by Scott Rando Hemlock trees shade a setting sun in a Sullivan County forest. A stand of mature hemlock can completely shade the ground, thus controlling plant growth on the forest floor and creating its own ecosystem.

Conifers in peril: Eastern hemlock

Look along steep slopes and gorges along rivers and streams and you will see large stands of evergreen forest. Along with the white pine, a significant amount of these conifers are likely to be the majestic Eastern hemlock.

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New viewing blind offers eagle watching opportunity

MINISINK FORD, NY—A new eagle observation blind along the Delaware River in Minisink Ford is now ready for use. The Eagle Institute, based in Lackawaxan, PA, celebrates its 10-year anniversary with the opening of this new viewing blind.

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Online seminar teaches forest owners how to manage their property

REGION —Forest owners and practitioners can learn specific strategies to obtain benefits from forested property without reducing its long-term value via the Cornell University ForestConnect Internet Seminar Series.

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