Pine

soil moisture that is dependent on the slope of the forest floor. Also a difference in variation of phenotypes at the different sites also infer adaptations to their environment like leaf size and tree height. From our data white oak and short leaf pine were observed more often in the dry site than the wet site. This infers that these species prefer more sunlight exposure for optimal growth however but still have the potential to grow in dry and wet sites. Even though these species, like some…

In 1975 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, there were ongoing tensions between two groups, GOONS and AIM (American Indian Movement), where GOONS were hired by a tribal chairman to get rid of AIM. GOONS were often helped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by giving them information about AIM and turning a blind eye to the large amount of crimes GOONS was committing. A family asked Leonard Peltier, an Aim leader, to protect them from targeted violence so a group of AIM followers…

Yellowstone is located in the Northwest Region of the United States. It is actually located in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, even though the official address is to the state of Wyoming. “A small section of the Park (3%) to the north and northwest is in Montana. And a small section of the park (1%) to the west is Idaho.” (Yellowstonepark) Climate and Weather: The climate of Yellowstone is pretty mild. According to the U.S. Climate Data the annual high temperature is 46.3°F with temperatures…

Maine Culture- Maine’s culture has many different characteristics. First, the have a very strong northeastern accent. 1. Also, one of the most popular foods is lobster. Maine produces 99% of the wild blueberries in the U.S., which is probably why their official dessert is blueberry pie. Michigan has the highest income of blueberries. Another cultural characteristic from Maine is all the festivals and celebrations they have to support different heritages, the Greek, Native American, and…

and a mirror bolted to the wall both utilities were white and bland. There was one double paned window with a wooden ledge covered in past patients scrawlings and profanities, the window overlooked the grassy forecourt. The day I went home from Pine rest was a memorable day. It was Sunday and the sun was shining through the isolation room, making me increasingly anxious to go outside; to leave. I knew I would be getting a ride home later in the evening but the wait was exhausting. I was…

Poets often adapt their poetry to the events and occurrences that shape the world around them. Chilean poet Pablo Neruda perfectly incorporates his surroundings into his work. After becoming famous, he was appointed as a consul for Chile and was stationed in Spain during the Spanish Civil War (Poetry Foundation). During the war, Neruda became a strong supporter of the communist Republican Party; when the Republicans lost the war he lost many of his close friends, which greatly impacted his…

It is commonly expected that global climate change has and will continue to cause major changes to global ecosystems. Douglas Johnson of the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Centre has provided research that indicates, “huge shifts in the distribution of many grassland bird species” (Manitoba Eco-Network, 2015). It is predicted that an increase in the frequency and severity of droughts will result in forests and wetlands being replaced by an increase in grasslands. The plants and animals that…

“… each night is a nightmare, the patients’ faces all look so pale with the flickering ship’s lights.” Sister Ella Tucker, Australian Army Nursing Service, Hospital Ship Gascon, off Gallipoli S ister Tucker’s account offers a different perspective to the more familiar image of the brave ‘natural soldiers’ who landed on a Gallipoli beach as volunteers of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) proudly fighting under their own flag for the very first time. With the landing of the Australian troops on…

tops of the towering pines, I huddled beneath a sturdy bush. The celerity of the currents increased rapidly and it looked as if the smallest of the waves were topped with white caps. The thick bush did not shield me from the thrashing sprays of the river. As the winds accelerated, I heard a sudden crash and the ground beneath my wet paws rumbled. I was overcome with a wave of fear and curiosity as I went to see what had made the sudden crash upon the ground and find a fallen pine tree. In the…

Ridge Mountain, the beauty of autumn was finally revealed. The spectacular view of ageing trees standing tall on the mountain side was amazing. Finally, the sun began to rise, and its golden color sparkled like gold making its way through the tall pine trees; giving…