Land Trust to teach about forestry

Jul 15, 2019

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MATTAPOISETT — In 2018 and 2019 the Mattapoisett Land Trust hired professional foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farrell to create Forest Management Plans for 360 acres of woods in the
Old Aucoot and Brandt Island Cove districts.

To improve habitat for wildlife, particularly birds, the foresters recommend selective thinning and limited tree harvest in certain forest areas to create more varied sizes and ages of trees, areas of additional sunlight and to control invasive species.

Later this summer, woodcutting will begin on 90 acres south of Route 6 in the Land Trust’s Old Aucoot District. To learn more about this work, please join the group for a talk and walk with Benjamin on Thursday, July 25 at 5 p.m., starting at the Friends Meeting House parking area on Rt. 6.

Please dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed shoes. For more information, contact MLT at info@mattlandtrust.org or call 774-377-9191.

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Event Date: 

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 5:00pm

Event Location: 

Friends Meeting parking area.

Contact Phone: 

(774) 377-9191

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