Hemlock
Insects have ADK surrounded
WILLSBORO | The Adirondack forest — its hemlock, beech, maple, ash, pine and oak — is perhaps as iconic as the mountains themselves. Public urged to be on the lookout for signs of damaging invasives. Read more
Safety equipment saves lives — or at least, feet
This winter, the snows were lean until recently, and the weather cold enough, making it a great time to get in the woods and cut some trees. Read more
Workshop to focus on creeping invasives
WARRENSBURG | A workshop, organized by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Warren County Cornell Cooperative Extension, on hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) will be held Dec. 15. Read more
Norwegian wood
Deer hunting is ending, so working in the woods is now my pleasure. Read more
Insect menace headed north
HAGUE | Eastern hemlocks are becoming infected with an insect called the hemlock woolly adelgid and Hague Town Councilman Steve Ramant is spreading the word. Read more
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in Adirondacks
LAKE GEORGE — There’s a new invader in town, and authorities are sounding the alarm. Read more
Lake George board moves ahead on $17 million sewer plant project
LAKE GEORGE — Lake George village passed a milestone June 20 as it passed a resolution authorizing the municipality to borrow up to $17 million to bankroll planned upgrades to their wastewater treatment plant. Read more
Sawdust in the Blood
There just has to be “sawdust in your blood.” That’s the lingering phrase that kept repeating in my head, after interviewing third generation logger, Curtis Richards, also known as Curt. Read more