In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses how forests change over time. I have had the opportunity to speak with many people about the importance of forests and the multitude of products that come from our forests. One common misperception held by many is that forests stay the same. This is understandable since forests change slowly over many years and the casual observer may not see the change. I have also explained to people that forests can be conserved,