“ Once your baby tree is in the ground, check it daily, because the first three years are critical. Remember that you are your tree's only friend in a hostile world. Hope Jahren
“ The fragrance of pine resin is frankincense poured out—a balm of stars and snow and moonlit nights John Geddes
“ The three species of pine native to Wisconsin (white, red and jack) differ radically in their opinions about marriageable age. The precocious jackpine sometimes bloom and bears cones a year or two aft… Aldo Leopold
“ ...winter crescent resting in the high pine bough - you fly through the woods like a lone snow bird... John Geddes
