Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Beautiful Birch-ABC Wednesday "B"



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.

Linking to ABC Wednesday

17 comments:

  1. It's lovely. What is that Green thing in the tree or is it just my bad eyes?

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    1. No idea. It must be an imperfection. . .almost looks like a face. Never noticed it; I probably should post a different photo!

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    2. I changed the image.. .same tree, different photo.

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  2. i love birch trees! pretty picture!

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  3. Birch trees remind me of cottages, lakes, vacations.... I love them.

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  4. There is something very appealing about a birch tree. But then, there is something very appealing about all trees.

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  5. beautiful. don't have them here.

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  6. Such a lovely spot!

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  7. Great photo...signifies a perfect summer day for me♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/bumblebee-5/

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  8. Love the composition of this tree against the beautiful sky.

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  9. BEAUTIFUL, sorta like the Carole King musical. (Who's watching the Tonys 2 months late?)

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. Looks like a lovely still day.

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  11. What a beautiful spot for one. We do have them here in the forests.

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  12. The loss of birches is having a sad effect on the country landscape. I had to have a clump of birches removed this year.

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  13. Pretty! So glad people are thinking and planning for the future.

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  14. Very pretty against the blue sky!

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  15. I'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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