Spring and Summer 2025 Activities

An image of the forest taken by staff during summer forest inventory. The forest inventory that began during the winter was completed this summer. Sites were revisited to collect additional data about groundcover, forest regeneration, and invasive species. In total, the Forestry Team inventoried 143 plots.

Ecological monitoring continued on the property, with two acoustic recorders installed on the property in May to July. These units record daily during sunrise for birds and after sunset for bats. These recordings will provide a more in-depth picture of the current species in these areas, which will allow Conservation Authority staff to identify ways to support those species.

Monitoring, mapping and control of phragmites (an invasive wetland plant) also continued into the summer of 2025. Monitoring occurred to identify any new patches, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the herbicide application treatments from the fall of 2024. And in good news, staff found that the treated patches were significantly reduced! During that monitoring, however, staff did find some new patches. Those additional patches will be controlled this fall by a licensed contractor to prevent further spread of this highly invasive plant.