Environmental Responsibility
When harvesting pine bark, always do so with respect for the environment. The aim should be to forage sustainably:

Harvest only from mature trees.
Do not remove bark from around the entire circumference of a tree, as this will kill it.
Consider the health of the ecosystem and the tree population before foraging extensively.
Practical Considerations
Species Variation: Not all pine species are equally edible. While most pines (e.g., Pinus sylvestris, Pinus strobus) are safe to harvest, avoid similar-looking trees like Ponderosa pine or Yew, as they can be toxic.
Taste and Texture: Expect the cambium to be fibrous, tough, and chewy when raw. Cooking makes it more palatable, but it will never be as tender as traditional food sources.

Why Avoid Ponderosa Pine in Backcountry Cooking?
While other pine species (like Pinus strobus, the Eastern White Pine) are known for their edible cambium, needles, and seeds (pine nuts), Ponderosa pine should be avoided. Even though not every part of the tree might immediately cause acute toxicity in humans, the risk from its potentially harmful compounds (like isocupressic acid) and the unpredictability of its effects make it unsafe for regular consumption.

(Verse 1)
Out in the woods with the trees so tall,
I found a treat that can feed us all,
It’s not the needles, it’s not the sap,
It’s the bark of the pine, now how about that?

(Chorus)
Pine bark, pine bark, crispy and fine,
Strip it from the tree and roast it over fire,
Boil it in a pot, or dry it in the sun,
In the wild, pine bark’s a feast for everyone!

(Verse 2)
Peel back the layers, find the cambium sweet,
Slice it real thin, it’s a backcountry treat,
Roast it ‘til it’s golden, or make it into stew,
Out here in the forest, pine bark’ll get you through!

(Chorus)
Pine bark, pine bark, crispy and fine,
Strip it from the tree and roast it over fire,
Boil it in a pot, or dry it in the sun,
In the wild, pine bark’s a feast for everyone!

(Bridge)
Some call it survival, some call it strange,
But when you're in the wild, it’s a welcome change,
Packed with nutrition and earthy delight,
A backwoods meal, in the pale moonlight!

(Chorus)
Pine bark, pine bark, crispy and fine,
Strip it from the tree and roast it over fire,
Boil it in a pot, or dry it in the sun,
In the wild, pine bark’s a feast for everyone!

(Outro)
So next time you’re hungry and the trail’s gettin' dark,
Remember there’s a meal in the humble pine bark,
With the forest all around and the fire burnin’ bright,
Pine bark will fill you up tonight!

Pine Bark Snack

Pine Bark Snack.

[Verse]
Tiny berries in the sun
Purple
Blue
A tasty run
Growing wild where rivers flow
Healthy treats that we all know

[Verse 2]
Sweet and tart in every bite
Morning
Noon
And late at night
In a pie or on a plate
Oh these berries taste so great

[Chorus]
Blueberry dreams
Oh so sweet
Fill my heart with nature's beat
Every day a joy to eat
Blueberry dreams
Oh so neat

[Verse 3]
Fields of blue just standing tall
Pick them up
We’ll have a ball
Nature's candy
Fresh and true
Day by day
For me and you

[Verse 4]
In the mountains
In the plains
Sunshine
Wind or gentle rains
Every season
Come what may
Blueberries always make my day

[Chorus]
Blueberry dreams
Oh so sweet
Fill my heart with nature's beat
Every day a joy to eat
Blueberry dreams
Oh so neat

Blueberry Dreams

Blueberry Dreams.

[Verse]
Golden berries in the mist
Clouds above the mountain kissed
Wild fields where dreams exist
Where the magic can't resist

[Verse 2]
Sunlight dancing on the green
Nature hums a tune serene
Hidden gems that gleam unseen
Whispers of a secret dream

[Chorus]
Soft and sweet these northern lights
In the twilight cold at night
Tasting dawn's first gentle bite
Cloudberries shining bright

[Verse 3]
Summer breeze through fields awake
Ripened treasures we partake
Echoes over silent lake
Nature's gift for us to make

[Bridge]
Every step on mossy ground
Softer than the softest sound
In this land where gold is found
Quiet joy where we are bound

[Chorus]
Soft and sweet these northern lights
In the twilight cold at night
Tasting dawn's first gentle bite
Cloudberries shining bright

Cloudberry Dreams

Cloudberry Dreams.

[Verse]
Juniper berries on the vine
In the woods where shadows climb
Tiny jewels of green design
In the forest's peaceful time

[Verse 2]
Whispers through the ancient pines
Guiding me with secret signs
Nature's magic intertwined
Juniper dreams in my mind

[Chorus]
Juniper berries dancing free
In the breeze beneath the tree
Nature's gift for you and me
Touch the wild and feel the glee

[Verse 3]
Gathering the forest's gold
Stories of the past retold
Magic in my hand I hold
Juniper tales never old

[Bridge]
Underneath the twilight's glow
Nature's wonder starts to show
In the night
The berries grow
Silent beauty
Pure and slow

[Chorus]
Juniper berries dancing free
In the breeze beneath the tree
Nature's gift for you and me
Touch the wild and feel the glee

Juniper Dreams

Juniper Dreams.

Harvesting:

Timing: Hazelnuts are typically ready to harvest in late summer or early autumn. Look for the husks to turn brown and begin to split open.
Method: Gently shake the hazelnut tree or bush to dislodge the nuts. If the husks are still firmly attached, you can twist and pull them off.
Processing:

Hushing: Remove the husks from the hazelnuts. This can be done by hand or with a hazelnut husker.
Drying: Lay the husked hazelnuts in a single layer on a drying rack or tray. Place them in a warm, dry place with good air circulation. Allow them to dry for 2-4 weeks, or until the kernels sound hollow when shaken.
Storing: Once completely dry, store the hazelnuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They can be stored for several months.
Optional: Shelling and Roasting

Shelling: If you prefer to eat the hazelnuts shelled, use a nutcracker to crack open the shells.
Roasting: To enhance the flavor and aroma of your hazelnuts, roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until fragrant.
Tips:

Check for pests: Inspect the nuts for signs of insect damage, such as holes in the shells. Discard any damaged nuts.
Wear gloves: The husks can be prickly, so it's a good idea to wear gloves while harvesting and processing.
Experiment with flavors: Roasted hazelnuts can be added to a variety of dishes, including desserts, salads, and savory dishes. Try adding them to chocolate, granola, or ice cream.
By following these steps, you can enjoy fresh, delicious hazelnuts from your own backyard.

[Verse]
Under the hazel tree
Where dreams are free
Golden nuts we see
Oh the joy they bring to me

[Verse 2]
Crunchy taste delight
Magic in each bite
Morning through the night
Oh these nuts feel so right

[Chorus]
Hazelnut dream come true
In the shade wait for you
Life's a mix of golden hue
In this world for me and you

[Verse 3]
Corylus cornuta life
Healing us through strife
Nuts that shine so bright
Giving love with every bite

[Bridge]
Under leaves so high
Where the forest meets the sky
Whisper secrets as we lie
Hazelnuts we'll never deny

[Chorus]
Hazelnut dream come true
In the shade wait for you
Life's a mix of golden hue
In this world for me and you

Hazelnuts

Harvesting:

Timing: Hazelnuts are typically ready to harvest in late summer or early autumn. Look for the husks to turn brown and begin to split open.
Method: Gently shake the hazelnut tree or bush to dislodge the nuts. If the husks are still firmly attached, you can twist and pull them off.
Processing:

Hushing: Remove the husks from the hazelnuts. This can be done by hand or with a hazelnut husker.
Drying: Lay the husked hazelnuts in a single layer on a drying rack or tray. Place them in a warm, dry place with good air circulation. Allow them to dry for 2-4 weeks, or until the kernels sound hollow when shaken.
Storing: Once completely dry, store the hazelnuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They can be stored for several months.
Optional: Shelling and Roasting

Shelling: If you prefer to eat the hazelnuts shelled, use a nutcracker to crack open the shells.
Roasting: To enhance the flavor and aroma of your hazelnuts, roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until fragrant.
Tips:

Check for pests: Inspect the nuts for signs of insect damage, such as holes in the shells. Discard any damaged nuts.
Wear gloves: The husks can be prickly, so it's a good idea to wear gloves while harvesting and processing.
Experiment with flavors: Roasted hazelnuts can be added to a variety of dishes, including desserts, salads, and savory dishes. Try adding them to chocolate, granola, or ice cream.
By following these steps, you can enjoy fresh, delicious hazelnuts from your own backyard.

[Verse]
Hazelnuts in the air
Crunchy love everywhere
Feel the rhythm in the breeze
Taste of wild in the trees

[Verse 2]
Golden dusk sets the mood
In this forest we're pursued
Every beat makes us move
Hazelnuts find their groove

[Chorus]
Hazelnuts hazelnuts
Dancing in our hearts
Feel the beat feel the heat
Underneath the stars

[Verse 3]
Leaves are falling all around
Nature's beat is the sound
Twist and turn to the vibe
Hazelnuts come alive

[Chorus]
Hazelnuts hazelnuts
Dancing in our hearts
Feel the beat feel the heat
Underneath the stars

[Bridge]
Join the dance in the night
Moon is full shining bright
Crunch and groove side by side
Hazelnuts take us high

Hazelnut Groove

Hyper-Boreal Reggae
Let de horses run free... free our spirits. 
Three legs, and still running!

THIS, is HYPER-BOREAL TIAGA!
This place used to be AWSOME, and it will be again! 
ARCTIC HERE WE COME!, water's rising and the the north is warming. Someone HAS to protect the FISHES!
Some of us are PASSIONATE about the fishies, B'Y! 
Et les arbres, les forêts, et les roche tabarnak!
THAT northern passage, IS in OUR borders. 
OURS, to care for and keep clean and safe. 
You'll HAVE to pay to pass. 
Mudflaps, maintenance, security and staffing... that stuff ain't free b'y.
OUR natural resources TOO... don't get any ideas. 
WE'LL gladly ride horses, and live in shanties again, what ever it takes.
We have the Canadians. 
We also, have The Acadians, the Québécois, the Albertans AND the Newfies too.
Don't think we don't have "them that prefer to be a, SURPRISE!" them, we do to as well. LOTS of them!
---
It's a VAN DOOS nation. 
We 'ave a good ******* plan!
Lynx Squad: General
Kovok kaip lūšis
Die Rockwissenschaft ist nicht dumm.
---
https://cad.onshape.com/documents?nodeId=2&resourceType=filter
https://www.flux.ai/dixique
---
I DO, have a question. What is going on? 
Took our coinage, and gave us plastic. The bronze got replaced with stainless steel, and brushed stainless steel. Took our stubby and gave us these thin glass American "beer clubs" to fight with. Clown food!??! Forest fires!!?? And! The LN2 expands 10:1 at 500C (V₂ ≈ 1 liter × (773 K / 77 K) × (1 atm / 1 atm) ≈ 10.03 liters). 10:1 withOUT combustion... What IS going on?
---
J'ai une question. Que se passe-t-il?
Il a pris notre monnaie et nous a donné du plastique. Le bronze a été remplacé par de l'acier inoxydable et de l'acier inoxydable brossé. Nous avons pris notre stubby et nous avons donné ces "clubs de bière" américains en verre fin pour nous battre. Nourriture de clown !??! Feux de forêt!!?? Et! Le LN2 se dilate 10 : 1 à 500 C (V₂ ≈ 1 litre × (773 K / 77 K) × (1 atm / 1 atm) ≈ 10,03 litres). 10:1 SANS combustion... Que se passe-t-il ?
---
The Hyperboreal Taiga refers to the Boreal forest biome.
The Boreal forest, also known as the Taiga, is a vast and majestic ecosystem that covers a significant portion of the Northern Hemisphere. It stretches across Canada, including the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, as well as the territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. In Alaska, that region is home to a vast expanse of boreal forest, which continues into Russia, covering much of Siberia, including the regions of Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk, and Irkutsk. The boreal forest also extends into Scandinavia, covering parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland, as well as into Eastern Europe, including Poland, Belarus, and Russia. Additionally, it can be found in parts of Asia, including Mongolia and northern China.
Here's a breakdown of the regions and countries mentioned:
	•	Canada: provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, as well as the territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
	•	Alaska 
	Russia: regions of Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk, and Irkutsk, including much of Siberia
	Scandinavia:
	•	Norway
	•	Sweden
	•	Finland
	Eastern Europe:
	•	Poland
	•	Belarus
	•	Russia
	Asia:
	•	Mongolia
	•	Northern China

The Boreal Taiga forest is a vital component of the Earth's ecosystem, playing a crucial role in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation. It faces significant threats from human activities and climate change, making conservation efforts essential. Understanding and protecting this vast and unique biome is critical for maintaining global ecological balance and supporting the livelihoods of Indigenous communities and other inhabitants.

Hazelnut Groove

Spellhammer Co. (R)(C)-Variant Music Studio (R)(C)

Related tracks