[…] experiences of its team members. Meet the people of Highstead: experts, conservation leaders, scientists, and staff that embody Highstead’s mission to build a healthier, more livable world for all in our staff interview series. Ed Faison, Senior Ecologist What is your role? Ed: I am senior ecologist and have been Highstead’s ecologist since 2006. […]
[…] display. Stay and enjoy the art and discussions with the artists. Saturday, May 19 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3:00 pm Ecology and Natural History — A Guided Walk with Ed Faison, Highstead Ecologist Ed will introduce the different forest communities at Highstead, discussing how these vary in relationship to the geology, soils and […]
[…] Marra, P. P. 2019. Decline of the North American avifauna. Science, 366(6461): 120–124; DeGraaf, R. M., Yamasaki, M., Leak, W. B., and Lester, A. M. 2006. Technical guide to forest wildlife habitat management in New England. Lebanon, NH: University Press of New England. 25 Webster, C. R., Jenkins, M. A., and Jose, S. (2006). […]
[…] with the most vulnerability to heat-related illness by developing and disseminating a number of tools, such as: a tree equity score; a climate and health forestry action guide; a tree-planting tool to prioritize areas where trees will have the greatest benefits to the resident population; and city forest credits, a voluntary carbon-plus credit market […]
[…] with the most vulnerability to heat-related illness by developing and disseminating a number of tools, such as: a tree equity score; a climate and health forestry action guide; a tree-planting tool to prioritize areas where trees will have the greatest benefits to the resident population; and city forest credits, a voluntary carbon-plus credit market […]
[…] Towns Across New England • Preserved 600-900 jobs at the local paper mill • Increased wood fiber supplies • Ensured open access crucial to the lodge and guide businesses • Increased tax revenue and employment opportunities Grand Lakes Stream, ME Bethel, ME • Access to over 11,300 acres of connected conserved land • Increased […]
This document is a supplement to the paper New England’s Climate Imperative: Our Forests as a Natural Climate Solution. Read more here. Supplementary 5 – Wildland Reserves Pathway Through protection, a Wildland Reserve designation removes the possibility that an acre of timberland could be converted to a non -forest land use or, if it […]
Highstead’s ecologically-minded approach in stewarding its landscapes and collections provide conservation and educational value. They demonstrate methods of sustainable ecological design and management for the New England landscape in order to enhance habitat diversity and the conservation of native plants and wildlife. We aim to inspire in our visitors an appreciation for native plants […]
[…] runoff and water quality degradation. What Makes a Strong Nonpoint Source Project? As nonpoint source projects have a unique set of challenges and opportunities, this Best Practices Guide for NPS projects outlines everything an NPS project developer should consider. Understanding what makes an NPS project effective is key to figuring out if the CWSRF […]
[…] master of regional planning, master of forest and wildlife ecology Internships Inspiring Conservation Careers Cultivating The Next Generation Of Conservationists Teaching About Trees Connecting Colleges And Conservation Guided by Jim Levitt, Highstead Senior Fellow, ALPINE (Academics for Land Protection in New England) is a newly formed network that works to connect academic and conservation […]