Hemlock Forest
Forest CommunityEastern hemlocks are responsible for more than 75% of both tree density and canopy cover in this stand. The few hardwoods scattered among the hemlocks include three species of oak. The dark forest floor supports little more than mosses. GeomorphologySoils here are derived from glacial till. Soils are thin near outcrops of Cheshire quartzite and Moosalamoo phyllite, but are deeper elsewhere. The topography is determined by the surface of the underlying bedrock. GigaPanThis panorama is made from 230 images taken on October 29, 2009. It covers a field of view of 206 degrees. |
HistoryMany of the trees here are about 200 years old, making it the oldest stand in the Salisbury Town Forest. A few trees are 300 years old, including two hemlocks and possibly the white oak near the center of this scene. Logging has occurred here (cut stumps are present in the stand) but it has been less thorough than most places in Salisbury and Vermont. Important Species
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