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Since the 1800s, biologists and ecologists
have initiated varied studies of the Mt.
Equinox flora and fauna. In a currently
funded project, the Equinox Preservation
Trust board of directors has retained a local
forestry expert to develop a long-range plan
for effective stewardship of the forest lands
of the 914-acre Preserve.
This review will provide an assessment
of the forest and stream health, current
trail conditions, and advise on minimizing
the impact on the lands from invasive plant
species. It will establish management
priorities for stewardship over a 10-year
period.
Further, the professional forester will
catalog research papers, maps, and other
data pertaining to the Preserve lands. It
is likely that when this task is accomplished,
EPT will be able to document what research
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has occurred in the Preserve over time, and
establish a research library of available
materials. This project could be a valuable
asset to others who may wish to initiate
new research projects in the future. (EPT
hopes to have an abbreviated catalog
of available research material on-line
upon the completion of this review, some
time in late 2008, for use by other bona
fide researchers.)
Educational, non-profit or professional
organizations wishing to embark on
study programs within the confines of
the Equinox Preserve are asked to
submit proposals to the EPT board for
review and ultimate approval before
proceeding with studies involving the
lands in the Preserve.
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Grass Identification
Field Study
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