Stop 4 Foresters Trail
Up to now, you have been walking on a logging road that was used until 1970. In 1990, this area was clearcut. No trees were planted, so the new forest regenerated naturally. Hardwoods regenerate naturally by stump sprouts, seeds (such as acorns), and root suckers. There are roughly 10 tree species growing in this small area, many of which are large enough to produce acorns and nuts (called hard mast). Over time, the fastest growing trees will overtop their neighbors, and species that require full sun will become shaded and die.