Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Pasture in the Making Lisa surveys the future horse pasture taking shape in the area immediately behind the barn site where Jason has begun work. The ground is level and the growth relatively sparse, an ideal location to open up given the close proximity to the house and barn. Almost exclusively white pine here, and a smattering of hemlock, with no resale value, save as pulp.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Land Management Suddenly being in possession of 45 acres while having no experience in forestry or land management creates a challenge. Enter Jason Kennedy of Precision Woodland Management. With an aim of harvesting saleable timber and enabling the development of younger growth, we hope to create a mosaic comprising forest and open areas, to the benefit of wildlife...and horses.

Monday, November 22, 2010 Bog in Black & White I seem to naturally gravitate to the bog and end up visiting regularly. The old, dead trees are beautiful at all times of day, in any weather, and always command my attention.