FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE00-45
August
29, 2000
Contact:
Geoff Ryan
(718/595-6600)
Lennox
Model Forest Tour
The public is invited to a tour of the Lennox Model Forest at 4H
Camp Shankitunk in Delhi, according to an announcement today by Commissioner
Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E., of the New York City Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP).
The field trip involves a rugged, occasionally steep, 2-mile trail
that highlights various forest management techniques and "best
management practices" (BMPs) that are designed to protect water
quality. Participants will learn first-hand about wildlife enhancement,
crown thinning, shelterwood cuts and other timber harvesting practices
that are demonstrated throughout the model forest. They will also
learn about proper forest road construction and erosion-control BMPs,
such as, water bars, open-top culverts, and broad-based dips.
The Lennox Memorial Forest is a 140-acre research and demonstration
site that overlooks the scenic valley of the West Branch Delaware
River. The educational forestry program is the first of four Model
Forests established by the New York City Watershed Forestry Program,
which is administered locally by the Watershed Agricultural Council
with funding from DEP. The property is owned and operated by Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Delaware County as part of the 4H Camp Shankitunk
education facility. The educational forest was established under provisions
of the will of John and Florence Lennox. Mr. Lennox was the founder
and first director of Camp Shankitunk, the oldest continuously active
4H camp in New York State.
One of four in DEP's summer educational program series, "Exploring
Catskill Streams, Wetlands and Forests," the tour will be led
by John Schwartz of DEP's Working Lands unit, with assistance from
Vicki Shorey of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Region 4 office.
Place: Lennox Memorial Model Forest
Date: September 9, 2000
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the landing (entrance)
of the Lennox Forest adjacent to Arbor Hill Road. A large sign and
an eight-panel kiosk mark the location. Hiking boots, long pants,
T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Sun protection and
insect repellant are also advised. Bring drinking water and a snack.
If it rains or sprinkles, we'll go. If it pours, the event will be
rescheduled. For more information and travel directions, please contact
John Schwartz at 845-340-7523.
Travel Directions:
From Kingston and points South/East: Take NYS Route 28
West to the Town of Delhi. Turn left onto Arbor Hill Road and proceed
past the SUNY-Delhi golf course. Follow Arbor Hill Road 1-2 miles
to Camp Shankitunk. The Lennox Model Forest is on the left, immediately
past the 4-H Camp entrance.
From Delhi and points North/East: Take NYS Route 28 East
past O'Connor Hospital. Turn right on Arbor Hill Road and proceed
past the SUNY-Delhi golf course. Follow Arbor Hill Road 1-2 miles
to Camp Shankitunk. The Lennox Model Forest is on the left, immediately
past the 4-H Camp entrance.
From Walton and points South/West: Take NYS Route 10 East
about 9 miles towards Delhi and through Hamden. Turn right onto County
Road 2 and proceed over bridge into Delancey. Turn left onto Arbor
Hill Road and follow 2-3 miles towards 4-H Camp Shankitunk. The Lennox
Model Forest is on the right, immediately before the 4-H Camp entrance.