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SUMMARY:Wild American Chestnut Hike, Olean NY
DESCRIPTION:New York Forest Owners Association invite you to join them
  for a fall hike on Saturday, September 28th in Olean,  NY.  This fr
 ee evet is an opportunity to visit a unique woodlot containing over 60
  wild American Chestnut trees. In September 2023, during a Master Fore
 st Owner (MFO) visit, a second chestnut tree was identified on the pro
 perty. Since then, owner Jim Brady has identified 65 wild American Che
 stnut trees. The walk will pass 45 of these trees ranging in size from
  .85” DBH, 8ft tall to 9.4” DBH, 50 ft tall. The owner will share 
 his experiences over the last year as well as his passion for Chestnut
  trees. Several experienced members of The American Chestnut Foundatio
 n are also expected to be in attendance (Jim has recently become a mem
 ber) providing a broad base of experience for answering questions and 
 discussing expectations.\nThe woodlot is 100 acres and the walk will b
 e on 2 of the 3 stands on the property where you’ll see other tree s
 pecies to include Red Oak, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Black Birch, and Be
 ech and may see signs of bear, fox, bobcat, deer, and turkey. Recently
  planted Chestnut seedlings in a cleared area will also be seen. The f
 irst stand is about 30 acres, last harvested about 25 years ago. The s
 econd stand is about 50 acres, high graded by the previous owner about
  6 years ago. The elimination of the canopy on this stand resulted in 
 full sun, allowing young Chestnuts to thrive.\nDate: September 28, 202
 4 (Saturday) The program will proceed rain or shine, unless there is a
  severe weather warning issued. Please dress for the weather.\nLocatio
 n: 0 Indiana Ave, Olean, NY 14760    Registration: 9:00 – 9:30AM\
 nGPS Coordinates:  42.050660; -78.423761\nMeeting Place/Parking:  Pa
 rk along the sides of the road or across from the gate in the grass. S
 pace for approximately 30 vehicles.\nTerrain: The elevation change is 
 about 250 ft and the walk will be about 2 miles with a shorter one-mil
 e option.\nAdditional Directions: From I-86 take Exit 26 NY 16. Turn r
 ight onto Rt.16 (Union St.) going south for 2 miles, driving straight 
 thru all traffic circles. Turn left onto York St. Drive .5 miles. Turn
  right onto Indiana Ave. This changes from paved to a dirt road. Drive
  1.25 miles on Indiana Ave to the property gate on the right.\n\nFor m
 ore information visit https://cornellforestconnect.ning.com/events/wil
 d-american-chestnut-hike-olean-ny
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anguilla:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anguilla:20240928T120000
CATEGORIES:wood, "walk/free"
LOCATION:GPS Coordinates: 42.050660; -78.423761
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CONTACT:716-699-2377
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly M McDonald":https://cornellforestconnect.ning.com/
 profile/KellyMMcDonald
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