HOW AND WHY WE FOSTER A HEALTHY FOREST

Gardner Farm, the 112-acre property which runs along the southeastern side of Hummock Pond, is a prime example of an overmature forest. What is an overmature forest? This article dives into that question, why our forests need to be managed, and what the Land Bank team is doing about it.

Lecture: The Future of Our Forests - What a Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak Means for Nantucket

When: Friday, April 11th from 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street

Nantucket Land Bank is teaming up with Nantucket Conservation Foundation to bring you this informative lecture on Southern Pine Beetles and our local ecosystems.

Emily Goldstein Murphy PhD, Director of Environmental & Agricultural Resources at the Land Bank and Danielle O'Dell, Wildlife Research Ecologist at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation will be presenting on the Southern Pine Beetle outbreak at Ram Pasture and how climate change is bringing this forest pest to Nantucket's pitch pine habitats. They will touch on local and regional impacts of the Southern Pine Beetle and the preventative measures both of our organizations are taking to manage these forests and increase their resiliency in the face of this destructive threat.

This lecture is free and no sign up is necessary. Learn More Here.

Guided Walk Events

All events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Walk with Wildlife Research Ecologist, Danielle O'Dell

Saturday, April 12th

11 - 12:30 PM

West Gate of Ram Pasture off Barrett Farm Road

Walk through Ram Pasture and see the effects of Southern Pine Beetle Infestations up close. Learn the signs to look for and understand the significant impact this species could have on our island forests.

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Walk with Director of Environmental & Agricultural Resources, Emily Goldstein Murphy, PhD

Sunday, April 13th

11 - 12:30 PM

Gardner Farm, 181 Hummock Pond Road

Walk through Gardner Farm and see the preventative forest management measures the Land Bank team has taken to protect this pitch pine forest.

No sign-up necessary

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