Tag Archives: Forest

Goodbye spring

Posted on March 27, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Goodbye, spring, it is sad to part again after this awfully short reunion! We have had some sunny days, hinting towards the beautiful season that should be on its way. Even the flowers felt the change in the atmosphere, budding … Continue reading →

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Hallerbos

Posted on March 18, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I am preparing half a day course on forest types for the 3d years at our university. The course will be completed with an excursion to the Hallerbos, one of the most beautiful and world-famous forests in Belgium. The forest is known for … Continue reading →

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The perfect shape

Posted on March 16, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

Give a tree all the space it needs and it will grow into one of the most majestic living beings in the world. There is a huge difference between a tree in a forest and a lonely one, without any other … Continue reading →

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Conquest of a continent – pine invasion in South America

Posted on March 9, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentinia. The road to the airport is flanked by massive pine trees, blocking the view on the surrounding dry Patagonian steppe. They seem to flourish in this environment, although they are far from home. The new … Continue reading →

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A touch of colour

Posted on February 9, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I do not often get the opportunity to see the effects of topography on microclimate as clearly as this time (only here!). I am studying its nature and impact on the vegetation, but knowledge on the microclimate is mostly based on measurements, as it … Continue reading →

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It has begun!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by lembrechtsjonas

I was walking through a snowy forest, this morning, hands hidden deep in the pockets. All of a sudden I saw something that lightened my heart and made me shout: ‘it has begun!’ Every winter, it is waiting for this first … Continue reading →

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