Tag: Great Mountain Forest
Join us for a field visit to Great Mountain Forest to see firsthand how CLCC’s Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program is supporting innovative forest management and climate adaptation strategies. Natural Resource Manager Kate Regan Loomis will guide us through recently treated stands where thinning has enhanced forest structure, encouraged oak regeneration, and increased understory…
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Although EAB devastates mature native ash, a small percentage not only survive, but remain healthy years after the rest of the nearby ash have been killed. The U.S. Forest Service has shown that such “lingering ash” can be used to breed highly resistant native ash. In consultation with the USFS, the Ecological Research Institute (ERI)…
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Join CLCC at Great Mountain Forest, one of the largest contiguous forest preserves in the state, for a Bird & Hike! We will walk the Tamarack Pond Trail, learn bird identification techniques, and enjoy the serenity of being outside in one of Connecticut’s natural treasures. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow nature…
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Steward your forest with purpose. This full-day workshop introduces landowners and stewards to forest management practices that promote long-term ecological health and resilience. Learn from experienced instructors and explore real-world examples of past and planned forest treatments in the field. Science-based strategies for resilient forest management Hands-on learning outdoors and in the classroom Guidance on…
Read MoreJoin CLCC and the Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative for a guided field tour at Great Mountain Forest. Led by Matt Gallagher, GMF Director of Programs and Operations, we’ll explore how past management has impacted the forest’s biodiversity, climate resilience, and natural regeneration. This is a unique opportunity to engage with experts, and observe long-term impacts…
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