When: August 26, Sunday, 1-3pm (Rain Date: September 16, Sunday, 1-3pm)

Where: Leverett road in Shutesbury, before Montague road. Exact location to be announced, and a sign will mark the parking area just off the road.

What/Description: During our walk in the sutainably managed Brushy Mountain or the Paul C. Jones Working Forest, Kate Marquis, Forestry Technician for W.D. Cowls, Inc., will discuss sustainable forestry and planning for the future. We will hike through recently harvested areas and discuss how foresters plan harvests in line with ecosystem management, hydrology, and public demand for timber resources. We will discuss the current status of our forests and how see them stay healthy as we move into the future and how forest research is underway to determine how to maintain forest health in line with changes such as climate change and invasive species introductions.

Kate will answer questions during our approx. two hour walk, and is willing to stick around for additional questions at the end of the walk.

Other Logistics: The hike is very easy, there are some very gentle slopes. Bring bug spray. I find Cedar Later and Badger Balm work well and do not bother people with chemical sensitivities. Long pants, high socks, and light colored clothing help people keep the ticks off.

The walk is free, but please be on time, otherwise you may miss us.