The Maryland Natural Resource Magazine - Winter 2013

Let The Maryland Natural Resource inspire you, your friends and loved ones to enjoy, protect and live in harmony with Maryland's breathtaking landscapes, waterways and wildlife. From camping to conserving land, from boating to bicycling, from hunting to healthy streams, this quarterly magazine has something for everyone! The Maryland Natural Resource IS your guide to recreation & conservation in Maryland!

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On the cover, Snowy Day at Piney Dam,
Kimberly Booth

Whose Woods These Are Discovering Maryland State Forests Managing For Sustainability By Jack Perdue Western Maryland By Mark Beals & Scott Campbell Central Maryland By Wayne Merkel Eastern Shore By Michael Schofield Southern Maryland By David Gailey
One Home at a Time Curators restoring history By Emily Burrows The Maryland Resident Curatorship Program has nearly 60 properties across the state that have been restored or are under restoration.
A Future for Wilderness Maintaining sustainable and diverse wildlife By Karina Stonesifer Wildlife and Heritage Service manage approximately 112,000 acres of public lands known as Wildlife Mangement Areas (WMAs). These sweeping landscapes support most major habitats found throughout the State.
Where the Path May Lead Exploring Maryland's trails By Steve Carr Trails are the way that most people get to see and enjoy our parks and forests. DNR is committed to making sure that everyone, can experience the rich natural and recreational diversity of our public lands.
Hurricane Sandy The storm and its aftermath By Lauren Dorrill & Zoe Johnson Hurricane Sandy was easily one of the most detrimental storms the east coast has seen in recent history. Not only did it strike unusually late in October, it also created what some meteorologists have called the perfect storm.
Let Nature Teach Alternative playgrounds inspire families By Justin Bowers Nature Play Spaces contribute to moving away from hard, man-made playground structures to play spaces that emphasize natural materials and exploration of immediate surroundings.