Aleta,
Thanks for bring attention to the excellent Primal Forest site. Actually, I think there are many on this main list, lurkers though they may be, who share your broad interest in trees, e.g. both the scientific and the mythical. In my own case, I feel that I've been shortchanging the mythical-mystical side by concentrating so much on the mathematical/quantitative aspects of trees. One topic that has interested me over the years is the association of indigenous peoples to trees, especially as relates to myths of origin . The late Dr. Michael Perlman had much to say on the subject. His "The Power of Trees" is an almost epic work on the influence trees have exerted over the centuries on people. If you don't have that book, I highly recommend it. It could be another one to add to the pile. Yes, I have piles of books - mostly unsorted. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aleta" <[email protected]> To: "ENTSTrees" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 11:25:18 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [ENTS] The Primal Forests Social Network I discovered this social networking site for forest and tree lovers on the ENTS website (there is a button link at the bottom.) It is beautifully organized and provides an opportunity for folks like all of us posting to ENTS to do the traditional networking things: have a home page, photo album, blog, chat, etc., with perhaps a more personal tone about our interests and passions regarding forests, trees, and forest ecology. It also seems to have created a niche for those enjoying a more mythic, imaginative approach to appreciating forests. I wanted to mention it here because I think it will be much more energized if more people join- these sites need a certain critical mass to really be engaging and truly social for a wide variety of folks. I personally would like to invite more ENTS members to check it out and perhaps to join. I am really hoping some, like myself, who have a strong interest in blending scientific, philosophical and aesthetic sensibilities will consider joining the Primal Forests Ning social network! Aleta --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org Send email to [email protected] Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
