 North Adams Chops Notch Forest PlanThe goal was to preserve the watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth in a changing climate by removing blighted trees and planting natives, and bring in some revenue as a "demonstration forest."  Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate ResponseA broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship.  North Adams Residents Seek Answers on Forest Management PlanBut residents continue to be concerned about erosion, water quality and logging, and the effects on wildlife and the popular Bellows Pipe Trail.  North Adams Sets Meeting on Notch Forestry PlanThe city has set a public information session about controversial plans to log parts of the Notch Reservoir watershed.  North Adams ConCom Balks at Using Herbicides Near ReservoirNearly a dozen residents attended Monday's Conservation Commission meeting to express opposition to a forest management plan that will include logging and the use of herbicides near Notch Reservoir.  North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain ForestlandThe city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue. |
