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1. It's healthy for a Jack Pine forest to burn periodically. The cones require heat to open up

Sun May 27, 2012, 08:07 AM

May 2012

and release the seeds.

The rare Kirtland Warbler depends on young jack pine trees for nesting. Fire suppression is detrimental to the warbler survival.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_12202-32591--,00.html

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Too Dry in the Great Lakes state [View all] marmar May 2012 OP

the seeds are not ripe this time of year Botany May 2012 #2

That's OK. postulater May 2012 #3

Pray for rain! postulater May 2012 #7

sharp tailed grouse Botany May 2012 #9

We vacationed there a couple years ago proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #4

Heartbreaking! JNelson6563 May 2012 #8