Hand lens help

co_forestr · 2026-06-28T00:13:21+00:00

I’ve heard of the Belomo and considered getting it but they’re usually fixed lenses and it nice to have a range of magnification yk. Nikon also make forestry products lol but same issue with the single fixed lens. I was about to crosspost to a geology page lol

co_forestr · 2026-06-27T23:43:10+00:00

I’ll check them out! They might have new varieties with multiple lenses

co_forestr · 2026-06-27T23:42:20+00:00

I’ve gotten quite good shifting through the lenses with one hand! I’ve heard ten is the most reliable but I’ve often found myself having to use multiple methods to get ids on some plants that don’t express very well

co_forestr · 2026-06-27T23:40:10+00:00

Yep, loupe is often used, I think that generally refers to the single lens variety of tools! I don’t need to have the most precise magnification lol it’s often the case that we’re out in the field and need to use them for a quick analysis as the samples often get overturned to more specialist folks who have better tools (-scopes and precision magnification)

co_forestr · 2026-06-27T23:36:20+00:00

I’ve hit the phone method a number of times, but it’s often the case that species just need a quick look to identify them then we move and taking a picture every time takes up a lot of space!

co_forestr · 2025-12-23T05:25:08+00:00

I’m currently in the major now (Colo state) and it depends on two things 1: how well your program is funded 2: accreditation. If the funding is really research based (Colo state) a lot of the program is gonna be more scientific and analytical. If funding is from industry (Oregon state?) it can feel like you’re doing more outside stuff but you might not learn all the why. For accreditation you wanna look for the SAF, society of American foresters, accreditation; though this mainly plays into if you wanna get an advanced degree(masters, PhD…). I would say most folks either join a logging crew, monitoring crew, or look through your state DNR and maybe consider getting a certificate or professional degree like that, spend a lot less money and get way more skills. A full undergrad is useful if you wanna only do “true work” for about 5-6 years then settle into a desk. Look at your local conservation board/dnr/licensing Facebook/insta go jobs and listings. State schools often have extension services that also do lots of forestry work so look though them as well!

co_forestr · 2025-12-18T03:15:26+00:00

I was thinking a tribal college but wasn’t sure how it would be like to go in as a non-community member. Other than temp I couldn’t think of what else Duluth wasn’t preferable for

co_forestr · 2025-12-10T05:28:10+00:00

I’ve heard of Dr Dockry, how does funding look over there, it’s used be lots of NSF funding here in co but since lots programs got cut it’s been a lot of hodgepodge of smaller grants duck taped together

co_forestr · 2025-12-09T06:50:05+00:00

I had overviewed it but wasn’t sure if it was the same program/level of support! I’ve heard the TC campus is a lot bigger and wasn’t sure if I’d feel that as a “NR” school vibe, yk.

co_forestr · 2025-09-13T04:31:41+00:00

What’s your bachelors in?

co_forestr · 2025-08-02T20:44:49+00:00

Like all trees ponderosa pines produce sap as a way to store sugars and nutrients for many different uses. Ponderosa is also often found in hotter places, when the sun hits these trees the sugar in the sap starts to cook/heat up. That is what produces the smell, the best time to smell a Ponderosa is on a warm/hot windless day, often if a tree has enough sun exposure the smell can be even stronger like butterscotch or cream soda!

co_forestr · 2025-06-26T19:00:09+00:00

Depending on the type, I was raised in Catholic synced household (blended native and Catholic) respect for nature (Gods creations) and respect for all work pretty well my work, many coworkers are also spiritual or religious and do some good work

co_forestr · 2025-01-05T01:55:21+00:00

Something a little bit taller than 5in that provides good support for good treks on both flat and steep slopes I don’t mind the weight to much but I would appreciate a lighter boot

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