Trees
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Q1. It can be argued Trees are the living, breathing core to our National Park System. Similar to having a “spirit animal”, do you have a Tree that “speaks to you” or the like? #ParkChat
tthrash Wild_Tribute
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Q3. Trees often take the backseat to what makes a particular Park special. Where is this especially true? #ParkChat
59NationalParks
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Q4 #ParkChat What’s the closest publicly protected forest near your home? What kind of trees are protected in this forest? What’s special about this place to you?
Wild_Tribute
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Q5. Healing Forests in Japan and Korea are testament to the healing power of Trees. Do you concur? Will this practice make its way to our public lands? #ParkChat
59NationalParks
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Q6 #ParkChat Which National Park that you’ve visited had the best “Tree Experience” for you? What was the most memorable aspect of that experience? @CongareeNPS ranks high on our list.
Wild_Tribute
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Q7. Fire, Pine Beetle, and other natural forces can create an eye sore (albeit natural for the general cycle of healthy forests) that’s hard to stomach. Any places in particular come to mind where you wish restoration to their full glory in your lifetime? #ParkChat
59NationalParks
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Q8 #ParkChat John Muir once said “Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” What does his quote mean to you? Does it remind you of anything or anyone?
59NationalParks
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Q10 #ParkChat It’s #NationalPieDay so I’m going to remind everyone that @CapitolReefNPS has a glorious fruit tree orchard. Here are the harvest times:
Harvest
Cherries: 6/11 - 7/7
Apricots: 6/27-7/28
Peaches: 8/4- 9/6
Apples: 9/7- 10/17
So what kind of pie are you hungry for?
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Q11. On a scale of 1-10, what level of Tree Hugger are you? What are your parameters? #ParkChat