He found higher rates of nest predation in small woodlots near human communities because these areas had higher populations of raccoons (Procyon lotor) and squirrels (Sciurus spp.) and few, if any, large predators, such as cougars and bobcats (Lynx rufus). (scientificamerican.com)
He studied small woodlots in rural and suburban sites in Maryland and larger forest patches in Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (scientificamerican.com)
From left ambrosia maple, Woodlot Harvest Studio, 14» x 5», black walnut, $ 265, 16» x 8», $ 415, black cherry, 17» x 6», $ 365. (styleathome.com)