The Dirt on Soil Science

Forest North

#Science #Environment #Brett Ross

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about a year ago 56:15

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US Forest Service Soil Scientists Randy Kolka, Jeff Kroll and Dave Morley stop by to talk about their research into how increasing wildfires, and their severity, effect critical peatland ecosystems on the National Forest.
Show Notes:
Drone footage and story from WDIO - https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/discovering-the-impact-of-wildfire-on-peatlands/

SPRUCE climate project -> https://mnspruce.ornl.gov/

24 episodes

The Dirt on Soil Science

Forest North

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

SPRUCE climate project -> https://mnspruce.ornl.gov/

24 episodes

#Science #Environment #Brett Ross

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Tracking the Canada Lynx 57:50

8 weeks ago57:50

57:50

Dan Ryan is a Wildlife Biologist on the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest, and Taylor Brannock is a Biological Science Technician on the Kawishiwi District. They join this episode to talk about tracking and researching that iconic and elusive Northwoods cat, the Canada lynx. Show Notes: Annual Lynx Monitoring Report Draft Lynx Recovery Plan Report Lynx sightings The Fernberg Project press release…

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Ojibwemowin Place Names 1:22:12

15 weeks ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joins this episode, along with Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson who returns to Forest North, to talk about the Ojibwe language, or Ojibwemowin, and some of the original place names in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior. Show Notes: Ojibwe People's Dictionary | the Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://www.nps.gov/grpo/learn/historyculture/north-shore-place-names.htm https://openrivers.lib.umn.edu/article/rivers-north-shore-ojibwe-dialects/ Anishinaabe Bizindamoo Makak | WTIP…

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Forest Service Law Enforcement 1:00:00

17 weeks ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Teddy Mullins is a 24 year veteran Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer. He currently serves as Patrol Captain on the Chippewa and Superior National Forests in Minnesota. Show Notes: National Forest Law Enforcement Tipline Superior National Forest Regulations

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Ruffed Grouse Society 48:38

19 weeks ago48:38

48:38

Jeremy Collard and Stefan Nelson from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society talk about the society's mission to promote forest stewardship and improve habitat for these popular game birds, along with the whole diversity of Forest wildlife. Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society Website…

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Changing Climate on the Autumn Forest 34:36

22 weeks ago34:36

34:36

Steve Robertsen drops by to talk about the slow transition to Autumn in the Northwoods, and what a changing climate can mean for the flora and fauna on the Superior National Forest. https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior

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Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails 46:31

24 weeks ago46:31

46:31

Nancy Schultz, George Lokken and Jeremy Pischke, with Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails, drop in to talk about the history and evolution of the oldest ski trail system on the Superior National Forest. Show Notes: Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails The Great Minnesota Ski Pass

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The Dirt on Soil Science 56:15

26 weeks ago56:15

56:15

US Forest Service Soil Scientists Randy Kolka, Jeff Kroll and Dave Morley stop by to talk about their research into how increasing wildfires, and their severity, effect critical peatland ecosystems on the National Forest. Show Notes: Drone footage and story from WDIO - https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/discovering-the-impact-of-wildfire-on-peatlands/ SPRUCE climate project -> https://mnspruce.ornl.gov/…

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Fall is Afoot on the Forest 40:07

28 weeks ago40:07

40:07

Steve Robertsen, Interpretation and Education Specialist, returns to Forest North talk about the transition to Autumn on the Superior National Forest: birds going south, squirrels going nuts and just why the trees end their season of leaves with such a stunning display of colors. Show Notes:

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The Student Conservation Association partnership with the Superior National Forest 39:24

30 weeks ago39:24

39:24

On this episode, we’re discussing the Student Conservation Association, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Today we talk about the SCA partnership with the superior National Forest, as we’re joined by Amina Kovacevich, Forest Technician on the LaCroix district. She joins remotely along with SCA administrative intern Kylie Tatarka. Sitting down in studio, Greg Heidi, West Zone Archaeologist, and SCA archaeology intern Daniella Elliott. We also hear briefly from my yellow lab Angus as he chimes in during a particularly intense nap. Show Notes: Student Conservation Association Superior National Forest News National Forest Jobs…

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MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation and the American Goshawk 1:09:35

35 weeks ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Jon Benson, Assistant Recreation Program Manager for the Superior National Forest talks about the MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation partnership, along with Fatihah Muhammad and May Crews, two recent MobilizeGreen interns. Wildlife Biologist Cheron Ferland joins Forest North to talk about studying the American Goshawk, one of our larger birds of prey here in the Northwoods. Time Stamps: (1:17) Mobilize Green (32:27) Cheron Ferland and The American Goshawk Show Notes: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goshawk/overview Accipiter gentilis : Northern Goshawk | Rare Species Guide | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)…

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Dream Job: Wilderness Monitoring on the BWCAW 1:31:59

37 weeks ago1:31:59

1:31:59

Dan Disch returns, along with Tom Roach to talk about the Superior National Forest Wilderness Monitoring Program, and what the data tells us about the modern experience in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Steve Roberts returns to talk about tiny pond critters, and the variety of berries that are thriving in our wet Northwoods summer. Time Stamps: (1:20) Steve Robertson (33:02) Dan Disch and Tom Roach Show Notes: Superior National Forest - Planning (usda.gov) (This is the current Forest Plan) Learn About Wilderness Wilderness Connect or Wilderness.net is a great resource for all things concerning wilderness matters Can read the 1964 Wilderness Act, or the 1978 Boundary Waters Act Can learn more about wilderness character Lists all 800+ wilderness areas in the country and how to go about recreating within them DarkSky International | Protecting the night skies for present and future generations Learn about the International Dark Sky Association…

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Fire On The Forest Part 2: The Logistics of Wildland Fire Fighting 58:07

39 weeks ago58:07

58:07

Jamie Chopp, West Zone Fuels Planner on the LaCroix District, and Kawishiwi District Engine Captain and Wildland Firefighter Luke Macho talk about the logistics on the ground and in support of wild land firefighting. Episode Links: National Situation Report – Fires across the Nation Fire Weather Forecast – Briefing info for daily preperation Minnesota indexes – tell us how likely a fire will start/grow Incident Information System Crew Video – Used for end of season…

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Summer's arrival in the Northwoods and the fight against Aquatic Invasive Species 58:30

41 weeks ago58:30

58:30

Liz Anderson from Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Matt Santo from the 1854 Treaty Authority join Forest North to talk about Aquatic Invasive Species in our area waters and how to help stop their spread. Steve Robertsen returns to talk about the arrival of summer on the Superior National Forest and some of the new baby critters making their appearance in the Northwoods. Time Stamps: (1:27) Liz Anderson and Matt Santo (36:00) Steve Robertson Show Notes: Lake County AIS Program Project page for the spiny waterflea research Project page for the rusty crayfish and wild rice research Minnesota DNR’s AIS homepage 1854 Treaty Authority website…

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Fire on the Forest: Superior National Forest Fire strategies and Fire Adapted Communities 55:22

43 weeks ago55:22

55:22

Nicole Selmer, Fire Prevention Specialist with the Kawishiwi Ranger District and Gloria Erickson, Fire Adapted Communities Project Manager with Dovetail Partners, talk about fire strategies on the Superior National Forest. Episode Links: Minnesota Fire Adapted Communities: https://minnesotafac.org/index.php Minnesota DNR Firewise Program Wildland Fire Ready, Set, Go Woodland Stewardship Plans (DNR) Find Your DNR Regional Forester Find your Soil and Water Conservation District UofM Guidebook to Woodland Stewardship Tools for Living with Fire Event Registration…

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Make a Living on the Forest: US Forest Service Jobs 30:57

45 weeks ago30:57