Nutcracker Notes
Nutcracker Notes is the biannual newsletter of the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation. It features the latest research findings and management updates on the ecology, conservation, and restoration of whitebark pine, limber pine, and other high-elevation, five-needle pines. We also share relevant foundation news, upcoming events, and community perspectives to keep members informed of activities.
Current Issues
The latest two issues of Nutcracker Notes are only available to current members and can be accessed by logging into the online portal. All other past issues are available to the public and can be found below the submission guidelines. Join or renew your membership today to activate your digital subscription.
Submission Guidelines
We invite contributions from researchers, practitioners, students, and community members. Articles should speak to a broad audience that includes scientists, land managers, and conservationists interested in high-elevation ecosystems. Submissions should highlight new knowledge, observations, or perspectives relevant to whitebark pine, limber pine, or other high-elevation, five-needle pines.
Article Types
- Research Summaries – Plain-language summaries of scientific studies or monitoring results.
- Commentaries & Perspectives – Reflections on management, policy, or conservation challenges.
- News & Updates – Project announcements, partnership accomplishments, or WPEF community news.
- Expedition Reports (New Section!) – Highlights of field-based natural history with brief accounts of stand health, cone crops, regeneration, or unusual events observed. Designed to share “on-the-ground” observations that will directly connect readers with the landscapes and challenges we care about.
Length & Formatting
- Word count: up to 1,200–1,300 words
- Manuscript & Tables: Submit manuscripts and tables as Microsoft Word documents. Please place tables at the end of the document. Use a standard font, such as Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman.
- Photos: Submit picture files at the highest resolution possible and as separate file attachments. Include captions and photo credits as text within the manuscript and corresponding to the file names.
- Figures: Submit figures (maps, graphs, etc.) as separate file attachments (preferably PDF or EPS). Combine multi-panel figures into one file. Include figure descriptions as text within the manuscript.
- References: Include a list of references in the manuscript and formatted using The Chicago Manual of Style. In-line citations follow the author-date format — e.g., (Martelli 2025).
Deadlines
- Spring/Summer issue: April 1
- Fall/Winter issue: November 1
Contact the Editor
Send manuscript and photo/figure files by email to the current guest editor: Enzo Martelli (enzo.martelli@whitebarkfound.
Past Issues
A complete index of articles and past issues are available from the following links.
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