Crown Point, NY - Restore NY Woodlands Walk
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Time: May 11, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: 199 Breed Hill Road, Crown Point, NY 12928
Event Type: woodland, walk
Organized By: Peter Smallidge
Latest Activity: May 1, 2013
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Event Description
The woodswalk will offer a look at 50 acres of former farmland, which was abandoned in the mid 1940's and has since grown up in oak and pine. Two areas were recently harvested to promote white pine regeneration, with a focus on removing low value trees, which were used to make boards for assorted building projects, using a portable band saw, on-site. Regeneration has occurred at both sites but has been more successful at one than the other. Tree planting is being used to supplement regrowth at the less-successful site.
Several invasive shrub species are present. Buckthorn and oriental bittersweet are common, but scattered, and some areas of the forest have a developing understory of hop hornbeam. These invasive species receive regular, low-intensity management to prevent them from threatening or outcompeting more desirable crop tree species.
A walking guided tour along one mile of moderate trails will focus on restoring this forest to a fully productive capacity; practices which include:
- deer management
- control of interfering vegetation
- discussion of small-scale harvesting practices to improve the mixture of species and quality of stems
- forest growth plots to monitor regeneration and tree volume
Plans for a silvopasture will be discussed. Natural features, in addition to the woodland, include a 150 ft. rock cliff face and a rugged stream.
A scavenger hunt for woodland natural artifacts will be offered for the Youngsters.
Please dress for the weather and walking on moderate trails for a mile or so.
The guided tour starts at 12:30PM for a couple hours or until the questions end. The NYFOA NAC chapter will have a brief steering committee meeting from 11:45 to 12:15. Bottled water and light refreshments will be available. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Primitive facilities (AKA an outhouse) are available on site. Guests are welcome to arrive early and wander around on unmarked trails.
Sponsored by NYFOA Restore NY Woodland Initiative and Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information, see www.NYFOA.org
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