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Latest comment: 3 years ago by Jax MN in topic Is Susanne Simard an alumnae?

Is Susanne Simard an alumnae?

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Professor Simard's recent book, Finding the Mother Tree is a fascinating look at emerging soil science that shows a focus on monocultures of Cedar, Larch and Fir are actually harmful to forest growth. Instead, the health (even survival) of those trees that are desirable forest products hinges on the biodiversity that earlier generations of foresters worked to avoid. She shows that "nuisance" trees like birch, and a host of brush plants actually help nurture the trees we want.

If Dr. Simard is an alumnae, she should be showcased in the article. See this excerpt, "trees need fungi -- 8/25/21" from her book, courtesy of Delancey Place, accessed 29 Aug 2021. She earned her MS and PhD at Oregon State in Corvallis and is a professor at the University of British Columbia. Jax MN (talk) 13:29, 25 August 2021 (UTC)Reply