Nanoose on 6/11/2017 at 18:23
For 3 good reasons and also one bad reason the Red alder is my favorite tree. The Red alder is one of the few trees that is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen and a bonus benefit of them doing that is the process greatly improves the soil around the tree (if you google - Red alders + root nodules you might find it very interesting). The Red alder is also good for forestry - its fast growing so they can get 2 or 3 harvest in the same time that it would take to grow a fir tree so it keeps the forestry related jobs going. Red alders are also one of the best woods for smoking salmon - gives the salmon a nice taste. The possible bad reason for me liking Red alders is - they give off the exact same infrared signature as a cannabis plant so if you hide your pot plants around Red alders it will fool the cops in helicopters looking for plants with an infrared camera. Cheers!
Kolya on 6/11/2017 at 21:47
I think you've been smoking too much salmon or something. But okay, my favourite tree wouldn't be a species but certain individual trees. As long as they are HUGE, have smooth bark, big chunky roots extending everywhere and a high and majestic crown - I'm in awe and will sit under it, hug it (especially if my arms can't reach around), try to feel it's might and look at it for elongates times. If it's a beech or gingko or whatever I don't care much, but definitely deciduous trees. Conifers can fuck right off.
Yakoob on 7/11/2017 at 08:08
I like kd-trees myself, simple but still very powerful.
henke on 7/11/2017 at 08:50
Birches, we had a bunch of them in our yard. Reminds me of home. There's not much money in them though. Too twisted to make good lumber. As a recent inheritor of forestlands I'm starting to grow more fond of pines, for the good price they fetch, signifying my turn away from childhood sentimentality and into becoming a coldhearted capitalist.
Starker on 7/11/2017 at 09:54
Mangroves, cause they're friggin' cool, that's why. Failing that, junipers for their interesting smell.
scumble on 7/11/2017 at 09:58
Japanese maples for variety of colour. Also henke owns a forest?
Tomi on 7/11/2017 at 10:56
Or he could be talking about his Spintires experiences. :D
The birch is my favourite too. It reminds me of summer and of the place where I grew up. Its leaves smell good and it looks pretty. It's also really good firewood.
Even though I'm slightly allergic to its pollen, I still love ya, birch!
henke on 7/11/2017 at 11:31
Quote Posted by scumble
Also henke owns a forest?
Ayup!
Co-own it with my sister actually. Lots of people here (in rural areas, at least) own a slice of forestland, passed down through generations. If you take good care of it you can make a buck now and then!
N'Al on 7/11/2017 at 11:57
I like the coconut tree. Big nuts.
scumble on 7/11/2017 at 12:36
Quote Posted by henke
*tucks thumbs behind suspenders* Ayup!
Co-own it with my sister actually. Lots of people here (in rural areas, at least) own a slice of forestland, passed down through generations. If you take good care of it you can make a buck now and then!
You mean it could get made into IKEA furniture? Well maybe something more interesting...
