A place to play


century ago, Barre, Vermont was a major granite quarrying town. But as mining operations have slowed, the woodlands have recovered, surround- ing the abandoned quarries with sugar maple and birch—and setting the stage for some world-class mountain biking. In 2013, The Trust for Public


Land helped create Barre Town Forest, now a popular destination for adventurers of all stripes—from the local high school cross-country running team, to skiers, snow- mobilers, disc golf enthusiasts, and mountain bikers ready to tackle rocky trails with names like “Screaming Demon.”


“Community forests are where New Englanders go to exercise and play,” says Krussman. “They’re our version of a neighborhood park.” In Eureka, California, generations of residents used the forest at the edge of Humboldt Bay as their de facto park—a place to hike, fish, or walk the dog along Ryan Creek, all within easy reach of downtown. Little did they know, the land was privately owned and they were technically trespassing. Upon discovering that the beloved old-growth redwood groves could be subdivided and sold off, local officials worked with The Trust for Public Land to buy the property and establish Humboldt Community Forest. Plans are in place to build interpretive trails that educate visitors about sustainable timber and ecology.


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Chordeiles minor migration


During migration, common nighthawks may travel 2,500 km to 6,800 km


wingspan 51 cm to 61 cm


42 · LAND&PEOPLE · FALL/WINTER 2015


jerry and marcy monkman


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