Tag: lichen
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Is that lichen killing those trees?
Today’s post comes from Cara Freitag, a past Park Naturalist at Neys Provincial Park. There are many misconceptions about nature: climb a tree to escape bears, moose are friendly, coolers are strong enough to prevent bears getting your food. Before I became a naturalist, I thought that all insects were bugs, not just the Hemiptera…
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80 years of change in Neys’ sand dunes
Today’s post comes from Micaela Lewis, a Discovery Program student at Neys Provincial Park. Gazing through Neys’ iconic forested dune system is an awe-inspiring experience that park visitors cherish. With the soft sand, lichen-covered trees, and colourful wildflowers, the forest appears almost enchanted. But the landscape didn’t always look this way. The dunes have been present…