Weed tree? Or... the unsung hero of mid succession forests? The red alder (Alnus rubra) is our official representative from mid succession forests, and the lens through which we view this second phase, the early adulthood, of forest growth. There are no shortage of benefits this tree provides to its habitat, so does it deserve its bad reputation? On our way to late succession, we find shade intolerant plants dying away, making room for our first "real" trees. But the saplings of today are the successors of tomorrow...
Completely Arbortrary is produced by Alex Crowson and Casey Clapp
Artwork - Jillian Barthold
Music - Aves & The Mini Vandals
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Cover photo - Taylor Pendleton

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