First Growth and Old Growth Forests of the Catskills
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Harry Dutcher Community Room
The Catskills are underrepresented in ecological research, unlike the Adirondacks and other mountain ranges. There are very few examples of Old Growth and First Growth forests in the Northeast. First growth are forests that has never been logged or disturbed, and old growth forests are ones that have been developed over a long period of time without disturbance. Dr. Dan Bogan of Siena College, and two student research fellows, are mapping these forests and examining data that is helpful in learning about forest ecology nutrients, the carbon cycle and carbon sequestration – and combating climate change. These forests should also be protected simply for their aesthetic and even spiritual meaning. Please register online.
This program is sponsored by Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. This program is inspired by our 2025 SaratogaREADS! selection, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
