September Forests, Plants, and Land Conservation News
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DEC and Adirondack Land Trust Announce Addition of 250 Acres to Forest Preserve on Moxham MountainDEC and Adirondack Land Trust recently announced the addition of 250 acres to the Forest Preserve on Moxham Mountain between Minerva, Essex County and North Creek, Warren County. The acquisition will increase public access to the south side of Moxham Mountain for hiking and rock climbing. The Adirondack Land Trust purchased much of the south face of Moxham Mountain in 2019 from the Brassel and Zack families and the Brassel estate for $160,000. On Aug. 6, the land was transferred to New York State for addition to the Forever Wild Forest Preserve, in accordance with the family’s wishes. DEC and the Student Conservation Association opened a northside trail to Moxham’s 2,418-foot summit in 2012, as part of the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The current 2.7-mile trail climbs 1,152 feet and offers more solitude than some of the Adirondacks’ popular peaks. The mission of the Adirondack Land Trust is to forever conserve the forests, farmlands, waters and wild places that advance the quality of life of communities and the ecological integrity of the Adirondacks. The land trust has protected 26,710 acres since its founding in 1984. To learn more, visit www.adirondacklandtrust.org or contact info@adirondacklandtrust.org, (518) 576-2400. Check out more photos of Moxham Mountain and a video showing off the south side. Photo courtesy of the Adirondack Land Trust Does Leaf Damage Affect Fall Colors?If you’re wondering if the damage done by this summer’s invasive caterpillar outbreak will affect fall colors, you’re not alone. The answer is—hardly at all! A healthy, leaf-bearing tree that was defoliated by caterpillars should have already grown new leaves again, though these leaves may be smaller than normal. However, fall colors are determined by environmental conditions rather than leaf conditions. In autumn, the best conditions for vibrant fall colors are dry, bright days with cool, frost-free nights. Weaker fall colors are caused by early frost or lots of rain. Rainy weather can leach water-soluble anthocyanins (which are responsible for the range of red colors) from leaves and have an overall dampening effect on fiery colors. Want to know more about the science of leaf change? Check out last year's Facebook Live on fall colors, or visit the US Forest Service website. Interested in knowing which parts of NY are seeing fall colors now? Be sure to keep an eye on the I LOVE NY weekly fall foliage reports to track leaf change across the state. Photo: Fall colors in the past at John Boyd Thacher State Park; photo by Kelsey McLaughlin Urban and Community Forestry CornerUpcoming Events Space is limited for our fall workshops, so register early.
Community Spotlight The Village of Valley Stream in Long Island has received help with their street trees from our urban forestry partner Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County for many years. The Village recently removed trees in decline that were safety hazards in the area of Hendrickson Park. Fortunately, the village sought help from CCE Nassau in picking the right tree for the right place, and they have announced the planting of 150 new trees this year. The village made a short (three-minute) video showing the work and explaining the project that you can watch on YouTube. Photo: Just a few of the many young trees that were planted in the village to replace dead and diseased trees that were taken down Funding Opportunities
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