For many years a wilderness of invasive weeds prevented passage through the plantation stands of Scots pine and White pine.  A Forest Management Plan has given us  the directives to transform this  to a diversifying woodlot with clear paths for walking.




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• The existing trees have been thinned to increase the light and encourage seedlings of maple, oak and alder to develop into large trees.
• About 400 additional pines have been planted to replace the Scots pines which are nearing their life span.
• Native trees that are more unusual but suitable for our area are sought and planted to further their spread and our biodiversity. Some examples are Kentucky coffee tree, sycamore, hickory.
• The invasive weeds are being replaced with native wildflowers, ferns and hostas.
• Middle storey native shrubs of elderberry and choke cherry are filling in beside the many lilacs and honeysuckle already in place.
• Paths are lined with cut trees and mulch products from the woods themselves.
• Some log piles and dead trees are left as animal habitat.

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