Passport to Trees: Charleston (again)

Charleston holds a special place in my heart not only because of its biologically rich tidal creeks and maritime forests, but because of the people I associate with this place. If you have time, please review this article from 2015.  Your doing so will gift me the...

Passport to Trees: Charleston (2015)

Danny Burbage’s On The Stump column in this issue provides powerful insight on the development and support of Charleston’s urban forestry program.  If you haven’t already, I strongly encourage you to read it.  Full disclosure – in 1987, my first real job out of...

Passport to Trees: Clemson

The City of Clemson and Clemson University both play critical roles in the growth and stewardship of the community tree canopy at Clemson, where trees are considered essential to the quality of life and to the health of the environment.  Not only is the City certified...

Foraging for Morels in SC Forests

Always proceed with extreme suspicion when collecting mushrooms you plan to consume – your best strategy is to consult an expert, if you know one. Lacking that, make absolutely sure to carefully identify any mushroom you plan to consume, and most importantly, once you...

Passport to Trees: Columbia

The City of Columbia is the capital and second largest city in South Carolina, with a population of roughly 135 thousand people. It is also the county seat of Richland County, and part of the City extends into Lexington County. Geographically, is located at...