What can old-growth forests tell us about biodiversity? I've recently started a new journey in my pursuit of nature-based knowledge, y'all. I'm getting a Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech, and I couldn't be more excited! In my first class, Biodiversity Stewardship, I'm examining the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest as a study subject. I've wanted to visit this area for quite some time, and this seems like the perfect excuse to go "ooooh" and "ahhhhh" at