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Session 23 Committee SilvaMediterranea: Election of the Bureau, High level segment.
The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is hosting the Sixth edition of the Mediterranean Forest Week (VIth MWF) at the Grand Hills Hotel, Broumana, on 1–5 April 2019. The weeklong event brings together policy and decision makers, forest administrators, researchers, practitioners, donors, civil society organizations, and social and environmental based non–governmental organizations to share and promote the use of forest–based solutions to assist Mediterranean countries in the implementation of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
4 April 2019
Broumana (Lebanon)
Photos by (c) Pilar Valbuena for the Forest Communicators Network for the Mediterranean and Near East
The anterior segment is the front third of the eye that includes the structures in front of the vitreous humour: the cornea, iris, ciliary body, and lens.
Segment 2 is a very dry and exposed section of the Colorado Trail. In 1996 the Buffalo Creek fire destroyed the pine forests and turned a portion of segment 2 into an arid, almost desert like environment. An unexpected area within the mountains of Colorado.
Segment 2 begins with the crossing of the Gudy Gaskill bridge. Gudy was a driving force behind the Colorado Trail. This bridge was built in 1999 in her honor. After years of being "The Mother of the Colorado Trail", Gudy died in July of 2016.
I knew tonight was going to be a dry campsite, so I had to carry extra water. I started hiking again at 1510 ... about 20 minutes later it was 97f. The next time I checked, under the only shade tree, it was only 102f .... it was HOT! with very little shade. I had enough water so I was OK. I passed several decent campsites (dry) but I kept hiking until 1830. Camped by myself.
Woodturned, Maple, Paduk. The top comes off. The body is a box. The accent lines on the body are from Wenge
CO (Lake County)
Day 1
TN Pass to random pond
After resuming my hike, I crossed a stream at Longs Gulch. The trail became a bit more difficult. There were some switchbacks and 'S' turns and it was up and over a few bumps. Came out of the trees a few times. The saddle at Porcupine Lake looked real nice for camping, but it was too soon to stop for the night. Had another climb to do with a short side hill section and exposed views. I believe I could see US24 far below. The highpoint for the day at 11, 702' was shortly thereafter but was back in the trees.
It was then downhill again and fairly easy hiking. I stopped for dinner before campsite. It got real cloudy but did not rain. Passed several more lakes before setting up camp near a small pond, just a random campsite.
I thought it might be cold so I brought a 'Woobie' (poncho liner) just in case. 10.9 miles for the day ... felt pretty good.
CO (Chaffee County)
Day 9
Salida, CO to Avalanche Trailhead (Segment 13) to random campsite (Segment 12)
Darryll arrived on time with his son, Adam, and then we met Brenda and Satori at Princeton Hot Springs. They dropped off a car there. It took much longer to get to their trailhead. I was dropped off at Avalanche trailhead (once we found it) about 3 miles away. Thanks for the rides.
The climb from Avalanche was pretty tough but manageable, of course. My knee did start to hurt though. Brenda had given me some wrap to try which I will tomorrow. At the top it was not above treeline. Mount Yale was nearby. It looked like a nice place to camp.
The downhill was also tough but OK. I met 2 groups doing trail maintenance. Thanks for the Hard Work! One was at Silver Creek trailhead. I stopped and helped them move a rock and then I took a short break.
It started to rain, so I started hiking in Segment 12 now. The rain didn't last but maybe 5 minutes though. It was a long haul to the top, about 9 miles where I finally set-up camp. No other rain threatening until now. I actually though I might get a sunset. Oh well!
I did see a handful of hikers, so everyone didn't do the West side, which I would have suggested. 16.1 total miles for the day.
A selection of photos put together in a grid. These were taken as part of a project exploring the body. I focused on its differences and simalarities-for example finding scars, blemishes and different muscles/bone structures in a range of individuals.