Managing Westport’s Changing Forests
Forester and landowner Rob Bryan takes us for a walk on actively managed family land that is protected by a conservation restriction held by WLCT.
In this 2+ mile walk, we’ll look at evidence of how past land use and natural disturbances have shaped the forest and discuss the role that forestry can play in providing wildlife habitat for a suite of focal species while making forests more resilient in the face of invasive plants, exotic insects, deer browsing, and climate change. Rob will also discuss issues related to carbon storage and sequestration in New England’s forests and how managed forests can provide both carbon benefits and local forest products that we all use.
Parking:
• Please park along Old Harbor Road, South of the Refuge parking lot
What to Expect:
• Wear sturdy, weatherproof shoes
• Ticks are out!
• We will walk in light rain
• About 2 miles in length
• Minimal incline
• Ground will be wet, with exposed roots and rocks. Trail has some bog bridging
Restrictions:
• No pets
• Limit 20 participants
Please contact Aaron@WestportLandTrust.org, Land Connections Coordinator, with any questions