The Many Wonders of a Tree
by Jeanne M. Wambaugh,
District Forester
Elk State Forest
When I think of a tree, I think of how beautiful it is. The reflection cast upon the snow in the stark winter afternoon. The contorted branches now barren of leaves, have icicles dangling at the tips. Snow lies in the crotches of the branches. How can this tree survive such bitter weather and continue to thrive again come spring?
(Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)