Forest Ecology

A raised and fenced bed of planted seedlings
June 27, 2019

Understory: The Future Forest of Acadia, Part 2

Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt Maine is the most forested state in the nation, with more than 90 percent […]

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In this posed photo, seven technicians and interns standing together
June 25, 2019

The 2019 field season has begun for staff, interns, and visiting researchers

Every summer, Schoodic Institute hosts a number of students, technicians, and visiting scientists assisting with environmental monitoring and conducting research […]

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photo of sunset on maine coast
June 3, 2019

Schoodic by Sea Benefit Cruise

Join us on July 21 for Schoodic by Sea and experience the waters of Frenchman Bay and the Schoodic Peninsula […]

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leafy plants grow in sunlight on the forest floor
May 31, 2019

Understory: The Future Forest of Acadia, Part 1

Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt Maine is the most forested state in the nation, with more than 90 percent […]

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painting of people carrying trees
April 16, 2019

Sierra Magazine Reports on Schoodic Institute Forest Research

“We are working with forests at Schoodic Institute to understand how climate change will affect trees, and what measures we […]

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photo of a juvenile eastern newt
June 18, 2018

Forest Ecology Field Techs Get to Work

Forest ecology field interns have had a busy two weeks since arriving for the summer. Catch up with some of […]

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photo of seedlings sprouting
April 30, 2018

Faith in a Seed. New Research Examines a “Biodiveristy Bottleneck” — Seedling Establishment in Northern Forests

I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to […]

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