surveying

I've recently been to the field, a couple weeks already and planning on a few more, in order to collect -forest inventory- data. Frankly, it satisfying to have something a bit more concrete now, some raw numbers to play around with. The collecting part has put my legs to good use, surveying the territory for pine, oak and broadleaf trees (just by measuring basal area). I've been up and down many hills and valleys, getting a good feel of the land and environment there...ticks included. Alongside, the soil team has been getting the job done (see previous post), and we might just finish those eight pasture-forest cow enclosures that we're aiming for soon.  It's been a good month indeed.

And some curiosities from the field...

Bromeliad flower

a mirage: cold one served on tap

seed ticks, true horror

an unexpected treat (Rubus urticifolius?)