Nature changes over the years. There are places along the North Shore where there are patches of dying birches being replaced by brush and grass. The landscape has changed by logging, fires, disease, and development of homesteads, lodges, townhouses and roads. Because of these changes that have occurred over the centuries, the North Shore Forest Collaborative, which includes local landowners, public land managers, and nonprofit conservation groups, is trying to plan and plant the forest of the future. (Credit: Minnesota Conservation Volunteer: New Vision for the North Shore)
The birch above is a healthy tree on a relative's property located midway between Lutsen and Grand Marais.
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It's lovely. What is that Green thing in the tree or is it just my bad eyes?
ReplyDeleteNo idea. It must be an imperfection. . .almost looks like a face. Never noticed it; I probably should post a different photo!
DeleteI changed the image.. .same tree, different photo.
Deletei love birch trees! pretty picture!
ReplyDeleteBirch trees remind me of cottages, lakes, vacations.... I love them.
ReplyDeleteThere is something very appealing about a birch tree. But then, there is something very appealing about all trees.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. don't have them here.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely spot!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo...signifies a perfect summer day for me♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/bumblebee-5/
ReplyDeleteLove the composition of this tree against the beautiful sky.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL, sorta like the Carole King musical. (Who's watching the Tonys 2 months late?)
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Looks like a lovely still day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot for one. We do have them here in the forests.
ReplyDeleteThe loss of birches is having a sad effect on the country landscape. I had to have a clump of birches removed this year.
ReplyDeletePretty! So glad people are thinking and planning for the future.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI'm back and hope to be visiting more frequently! I like birch trees. Come to think of it, don't see many here.
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