Conservancy Blog

Conservancy Blog

Piedmont Vegetation Spotlight: Dry Oak – Mixed Hardwood Forests

Join us as we continue our exploration of the vegetative communities of the Piedmont region of the Eastern United States. In this new series of blogs, we'll be spotlighting specific vegetative communities, define their historic structures, describe the processes that created them, examine past and ongoing threats to their survival, and provide suggestions for long-term, sustainable forest management to help steward them into the future. In this spotlight, we’ll discuss “Dry Oak – Mixed Hardwood Forests,” which were historically abundant throughout the Mid-Atlantic and the Piedmont region, where they were both economically and ecologically valuable.
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Share the Road: Safe Cycling Tips

With summer officially in full swing, you have most likely seen an increase in the number of cyclists out enjoying the beautiful scenery our area has to offer. With more bikes hitting the pavement, we thought it might be helpful to provide a summary of some considerations, resources, and rules of...

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Geology of the Laurels

Rocks are literally the foundation of the Laurels. They provide a firm footing to trails, jut in dramatic outcrops along hillsides, and furnish steps to cross streams. Unseen, rocks underlie the Preserve’s hills and valleys. In addition to adding beauty, rocks tell stories: the history of...

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Piedmont Vegetation Spotlight: Tuliptree – Beech – Maple Forest

In the Piedmont region of the Eastern United States, forests have faced immense pressure, particularly in southeastern Pennsylvania. To that end, there has never been a better time to think about long-term, sustainable forest management. To do so, we must first understand what...

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