Pleasant scents can transport us to another time or place and can speak to us on a deeper level. We readily respond to scent and can recapture the past through our sense of smell. Scent registers in the olfactory bulbs that connect to deep inside the brain through the limbic system, where we store our emotions and form memories. Scent…
Both native and introduced species contribute in the quest for healthy trees. When a species is introduced there are no natural predators to keep it in check. Therefore the pest’s numbers can increase dramatically and dominate the native species. With these numbers it can decimate its target food group fast. Vigilance is necessary in keeping on top of potential infestations.…