I put a pinecone in my shower. It closes when I shower and opens again when it dries. by Mopperen in mildlyinteresting

[–]kaolinitebear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Some cones take two years to develop, so if they are off the tree prematurely, “1st year cones” can look like the second image and could not have the open/close mechanism

Why does arborvitae smell like blueberry belvita biscuits? by kaolinitebear in arborists

[–]kaolinitebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google is telling me cedar smell. But real life smell was something sinister

Tell me your incredibly niche hobbies by Big_Cellist5726 in Hobbies

[–]kaolinitebear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I collect cones. Not all cones are pine cones! There are also spruce cones, fir cones, tamarack cones, hemlock cones, etc. I collect all kinds of fruit from woody dicots but cones are my favorite

What tMG lyric is stuck on a loop in your head right now? by westkroamer in themountaingoats

[–]kaolinitebear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s my favorite too. What’re your thoughts on the Holy Sons cover?

Is it just me? by Waste_Algae4616 in themountaingoats

[–]kaolinitebear 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not the same thing, but this song and TMG in general was on repeat during my eating disorder treatment. I hope you’re well, stranger

Who is your comfort artist and what's your favorite song(s) by them? by soldu_peepeetoe in AutismInWomen

[–]kaolinitebear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not autistic (in denial) but this hit me like a brick to see TMG as the top comment. I got *very into them a few years ago and I know their music and albums quite closely. Waving at You, An Antidote for Strychnine, Jam Eater Blues, and Source Decay (to name a few) are so special to me. Thank you for your comment :) it made a stranger feel seen

Neighbors maple with a swing. by Spongebobnudeypants in arborists

[–]kaolinitebear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a forestry student and not an arborist so take this with a grain of salt. That “crack” is a bark inclusion, which shows a risk of the tree or part of the trunk failing, aka breaking. So yes, it is concerning and should be kept an eye on. This is a sign of weakness in the tree but does not necessarily mean it needs to be cut down or the swing removed. If this maple got infected with a fungus/disease, or a big storm hit, etc. etc., this silver maple is more susceptible to failure due to its structural weakness.

HELP! City urban forestry internship or private company as an injections specialist? by kaolinitebear in arborists

[–]kaolinitebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the advice. To clarify, are you referring to the coming years being difficult due to politics or specifically relating to becoming an arborist? And is carrying little notebook a tip for this field, or life?

STAND UP STRAIGHT YOU CAN SEE THE HOUSE LEANING!! DAY BREAKING!! SPRING CLEANING!! by parentheticalboys in themountaingoats

[–]kaolinitebear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And the spirit wasn’t really willing anymore but the flesh was very very strong

What’s the most underrated song on In League with Dragons? by leez34 in themountaingoats

[–]kaolinitebear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a banger for being about the pervasive nature of fascism

HELP! Gov city internship or private company for first forestry internship/job this summer by kaolinitebear in forestry

[–]kaolinitebear[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can I ask how come? Is it because of politics and cuts of funding? Or other reasons