The
Underdogs: Growing Native & Understory Species
A
key to being a “wild” gardener is to enhance
the natural landscape with native species. Since Vermont’s
native wildlife has evolved relying on Vermont’s native
plant life, we all know that planting native species will
benefit wildlife from bees to bears. More importantly, the
best “wild” gardeners know how to enhance their
gardens by leaving well enough alone. A common site to see
on properties is where a patch of forest is entirely cleared
of the understory species. The evidence is clear where all
the young saplings are cut and piled, or not, to rot or
burn. While some may argue that it’s easier to see
through the trees, quite often the reason is to “clean
up” the forest. An old throwback from our English
roots to manicure the landscape? Hard to say. For the health
of an ecosystem however, these underdogs serve a valid and
imperative function. .....
Gihon
River Project Identification
Gihon
River Project Identification
LCNRCD is partnering with Lamoille County Planning Commission
to identify and prioritize river corridor protection and
restoration efforts within the reach and within the watershed
based on the opportunities to meet goals to address flood
flow and sediment load attenuation, habitat improvements,
bridge and culvert considerations, corridor easements, riparian
improvements, and channel/floodplain restoration. There
will be a series of meetings in Johnson, Hyde Park and Eden
to share the finding with landowners, town planners, and
other concerned citizens. The next step will be to complete
these priority projects to enhance and maintain a healthy
river corridor within the Gihon River. Meeting announcements
will be posted on our website.
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