[Note: "How does one recognize an old-growth forest in the Adirondacks?" was written by Robert "Bob" Leverett of Native Tree Society, and appears on this blog with permission. Thanks to the Old-Growth Forest Network for sharing this fact sheet. Thanks also to Rob Leverett for … [Read more...] about How does one recognize an old-growth forest in the Adirondacks?
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Finding Original Forest
New York’s great Adirondack Park is the East’s biggest stronghold for original forest. However we define and name it — primeval, primary, ancient, old growth, and first growth being other overlapping or synonymous descriptors — natural, uncut forest is easier to find in the … [Read more...] about Finding Original Forest
Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation
Yes, on Saturday, October 8, 2017, all you runners, walkers, and picnickers can HIKE, RUN, CLIMB and CELEBRATE Long Pond. Registration is at 9:00 a.m., the race begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the picnic at 12:30 p.m. The proceeds from this event are split between Camp … [Read more...] about Pond Sprint & Old Growth Forests Presentation