
Cottonwood and Balsam Poplar | Geophysical Institute
Dec 18, 2025 · The Klukwan giant holds the national record for black cottonwood diameter. Its nearest rival, a tree near Salem, Oregon, does hold the national height record. The Klukwan …
Tree Rings and History | Geophysical Institute
Dec 18, 2025 · A tree's age can be easily determined by counting its growth rings, as any Boy or Girl Scout knows. Annually, the tree adds new layers of wood which thicken during the …
The American robin returns on time | Geophysical Institute
May 22, 2025 · American robins have returned to northern Alaska. A male is now perched above me in a balsam poplar tree on this bench of well-drained land upon which sits the University of …
The majesty and mystery of Alaska yellow cedar | Geophysical …
Jul 23, 2021 · A tree near one of our campsites had a crack at its base through which we could pass the folded saw. Yet the tree was still alive, with just one rope of cambium — the outer …
From April 2025 to June 2025 – A comprehensive field investigation was conducted, involving observation and data collection on tree phenology, biodiversity and photographic …
The secret life of red squirrels | Geophysical Institute
Nov 27, 2024 · Stan Boutin has climbed more than 5,000 spruce trees in the last 30 years. He has often returned to the forest floor knowing if a ball of twigs and moss within the tree contained …
Calling lost chickadees in far north poplars | Geophysical Institute
Aug 28, 2025 · Balsam poplar is the largest tree species on Alaska's North Slope. Photo by Sara Wilbur A gray-headed chickadee feeds along the Canning River in northern Alaska in 2015. …
Northern Tree Habitats - Geophysical Institute
Dec 18, 2025 · Interior Alaskan forests have only six native tree species: white spruce, black spruce, quaking aspen, balsam poplar, larch (tamarack) and paper birch. Northern Canadian …
Review and Procurement of Tree Reference Books As part of the groundwork, a comprehensive review was conducted to identify authoritative books on tree species in India. Several well …
In the months from October 2024 to January 2025, significant efforts were undertaken to plan and gather essential data, laying the groundwork for the commencement of fieldwork under the …