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Forest Stewardship – August 8, 2018
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 2018 Forest Health Projects
King County Parks and Recreation will be thinning trees at
Henry’s Ridge Open Space in August to improve the health of the forest. The
project will take approximately one month, and operations will occur 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Limited trail closures will occur and will be
clearly marked.
Our Forest Stewardship webpage will provide up to date information on the status of trails.
Prior to King County’s ownership of the Henry’s Ridge Open
Space, this forest was historically managed industrial timber
lands. King County has since acquired these lands for natural resource
conservation and to protect open space. These forests need to be actively
managed to stay healthy enough to provide a vibrant ecosystem that supports
wildlife, provides clean air and water, and offers a safe place for people to
recreate.
Parks will host a field visit to talk more about
this project on Thursday, August 16, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to
kelly.heintz@kingcounty.gov.
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