Category Archives: windbreaks

Paris Climate Agreement

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Alison

Since the conclusion of the Paris Climate meeting, I have been thinking and reading about how the US will meet its obligation to lower CO2 emissions. A significant contribution could come from increasing the country’s forest canopy, especially in cities: Cities … Continue reading →

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Understanding place, or, my mistake

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Alison

My sister and I grew up in Illinois surrounded by cornfields.  Before I left the state I volunteered briefly with the Natural Land Institute in Rockford and visited some land they owned and managed.  One piece was remnant savannah: red … Continue reading →

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