Pascal Yan

Pascal is a tree planter and naturalist from Quebec, Canada. His fascination for nature fuels much of his writing.

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How to Identify & Propagate Mooseberry (Viburnum edule)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Mooseberry (Viburnum edule), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Mooseberry (Viburnum edule) Leaves Mooseberry leaves are elliptical-shaped and can be either unlobed or...

How to Propagate Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

A field guide on how to propagate Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. Lingonberry Traits Leaves Lingonberry leaves are elliptical to obovate-shaped, with entire margins(smooth), and grow on the stems in alternate...

The Best Boots For Tree Planting: Boot Advice

It's that time of the year, the tree-planting season is upon us. Time to gear up. Whether you're a rookie or an experienced tree planter, this question will come up every year. What boots should I get? I'm...

The Boreal Ecoregions: Eurasia

The expansive boreal ecoregions in the Northern Hemisphere are awe-inspiring wonderland that spans vast stretches of North America, Europe, and Asia. These forests are abundant with an astonishing variety of wildlife, from majestic bears, and...

The Boreal Ecoregions: North America

The boreal ecoregions of the Northern Hemisphere are a wonderland of breathtaking proportions, stretching across immense swathes of North America, Europe, and Asia. Teeming with a plethora of amazing wildlife, including majestic bears, fierce wolves,...

Boreal Forest Fish: The Boreal Encyclopedia

Since the days of the early settlers in these northern lands, fish have been an important source of food. Therefore the world of boreal forest fish is a relatively well-known one, but it may yet...

How to Identify & Propagate Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Leaves Western red cedar leaves are linear-shaped with...

How to Identify & Propagate White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Leaves White cedar leaves are linear-shaped with an entire margin...

How to Identify & Propagate Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa), a hardy tree that is native to the mountains of western North America. How to Identify Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) Leaves Subalpine fir needles are linear-shaped, with...

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How to Identify & Propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests. How to Identify Twinflower...

Zone 2 Native Shrubs with Beautiful Spring Flowers

Spring is a beautiful time of the year almost everywhere, it shouldn't have to be different because you are in zone 2! There are plenty...

How to Store Seeds From Native Plants

Have you ever wondered how to store seeds from your favorite native plants? Every summer, I work on reforestation projects as a tree planter in...

Rice Protein Powder: Naked Nutrition’s Organic Rice Powder

What is rice protein powder? All in all, it's brown rice that's ground down and treated to separate starch from protein. What's left is...

The Best Gloves for Tree Planting: What Works

The season starts, and you're gearing up. You'll pretty much always have gloves on your buy list every year. In truth, along with boots, gloves...