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Wood Whys An Exploration of Forests and Forestry

Michael Snyder

An collection of author Michael Snyder's artful prose on the ecology and conservation of northern forests. A steadfast companion for anyone with a love for the woods and a desire to learn more about them. The author has served as the Commissioner of Vermont Forests, Parks, and Recreation since 2011.

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The MeatEater Podcast

It was initially dismissed by the podcast host due to his lack of experience with forestry books, but he later found it to be well-structured and engaging, particularly enjoying the questions and answers about forestry.

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Man, when I got your book, Woods Wise, I'm trying to say this in the nicest way possible. I was initially dismissive because I've never read a forestry book in my life.

— Episode: Ep. 450: Apical Dominance

Episode: Ep. 450: Apical Dominance

It was initially dismissed by the podcast host due to his lack of experience with forestry books, but he later found it to be well-structured and engaging, particularly enjoying the questions and answers about forestry.

"

Man, when I got your book, Woods Wise, I'm trying to say this in the nicest way possible. I was initially dismissive because I've never read a forestry book in my life.

the minute I opened it up and saw that there's a thing, why are conifers shaped like cones? I was like, shit, I never thought about that. Why are they shaped like cones?

I wanted. That's why I told Corrine we should have this guy on to talk about all the like, cause this is great for people's bar room banter capabilities.

Imagine some single fella down in the bar. Everyone go get Michael's book.

It's structured in like questions, many of which are great questions. And it's like, it poses a question and answers the question.

Episode: Ep. 450: Apical Dominance

Initially dismissed due to its forestry focus, the book's question-and-answer format proved engaging and thought-provoking, particularly its exploration of why conifers are cone-shaped. It was praised for its accessibility and its suitability for casual conversation.

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when I got your book, Woods Wise, I'm trying to say this in the nicest way possible. I was initially dismissive because I've never read a forestry book in my life.

the minute I opened it up and saw that there's a thing, why are conifers shaped like cones? I was like, shit, I never thought about that.

It's structured in like questions, many of which are great questions. And it's like, it poses a question and answers the question.

imagine some single fella down in the bar. Everyone go get Michael's book.

hey man, did you ever wonder why, you know, pine trees are cone shaped?

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