#mighty oak

Nature’s Palette

Marshmallow Fairbanks

I saw a post within, say, the last couple of weeks, that compared fallen trees to whalefall. I liked the post so I could find it again . . because that is an amazing comparison! And, in terms of nutrients and small ecosystems, it really makes sense. However. Now that I hiked up the mountain to get pictures of my favorite example, I cannot find the original post.

Anyway. This is an Appalachian whalefall. And super-congrats to whoever first came up with that. I really wanted to credit them.

Based on local growing conditions, this tree was almost certainly well over three hundred years old. It fell about seven years ago.