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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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...

How to Identify & Propagate Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica), a hardy tree that is native to Eastern Siberia. How to Identify Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica) Leaves Siberian fir needles are linear-shaped with entire margins (smooth). They...

How to Identify & Propagate Norway Spruce (Picea abies)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Norway Spruce (Picea abies), a hardy tree that is native to eastern Norway. How to Identify Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Leaves Norway spruce has linear-shaped needles with an entire margin (smooth)....

How to Identify & Propagate White Spruce (Picea glauca)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate White Spruce (Picea glauca), a hardy tree that is native to much of the Northern Canadian & American Forests. How to Identify White Spruce (Picea glauca) Leaves White spruce needles are...

How to Identify & Propagate Red Spruce (Picea rubens)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Red Spruce (Picea rubens), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Red Spruce (Picea rubens) Leaves Red spruce needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth)....

How to Identify & Propagate Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris), a hardy tree that is native to Eurasia. How to Identify Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Leaves Scotch pine needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth). They grow...

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How to Identify & Propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila), a hardy shrub that is native to Northern Canada & Alaska. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify...

How to Identify & Propagate Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to...

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...