WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST Some of you are probably seeing some growing bald spots on our mountains recently. In recent years, that can be attributed to emerald ash borer damage on white ash trees. Although white ash continues to decline, the Catskills are now seeing damage from forestContinue Reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST CFA’s Tree Saver Program is in full swing for injecting ash trees. Yes, ash trees can be saved from the devastating emerald ash borer if they are injected or treated early enough. Treatments occur every 2 years to stave off reinfection. This program isContinue Reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST While “bushwhacking” through some thick mountain laurel, these 2 startled me; I’m sure I startled them too. The large mountain doe refused to go far from her fawn probably for 2 reasons: (1) Concern for her freshly dropped fawn; & (2) The density ofContinue Reading