![]() Seldom do the cones release their seed while on the tree.” However, the establishment of the majority of our jack pine stands has undoubtedly been established following forest fires. In the interior of the province, the cones which have dropped to the ground will open at least partly with the help of the sun’s reflected heat. The cones often remain closed for years, the seeds retaining their viability. ![]() ![]() “Essentially, you are correct when you say that jack pine cones require artificial heat to release the seeds from the cone. In response to a letter of inquiry addressed to a Canadian forester concerning the jack pine which abounds in the British Columbia, the following statement was received: THE SEED OF THE JACK PINE from “Meditations of the Heart” by Howard Thurman How do you respond to adversity? Once you read about the Jack Pine, you’ll be reminded of your seeds of greatness! ![]()
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