May 2,
Boxford State Forest, Boxford
Abundant white pine saplings on the red pine plantation, which is scheduled for a slaughter. A public notice informing about the pending clearcut is on one of the pines. With the heavy machinery used for operations, there is not much expected to be left of these young white pines. Meanwhile, invasive plants will have easy access to the large opening. On the other hand, if left alone, this plantation will eventually become a white pine grove.
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