The Lowville Forestry Demonstration Area is located on 98 acres at the former NYS Lowville Tree Nursery. The nursery was in operation from approximately 1923 to 1971 and during that time, a total of 530 million seedlings were produced. A demonstration forest was created here by planting trees together in blocks based on species. Demonstration forests are used to show how different species of trees grow and look together. https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8075.html
Noticing the solar farms popping up around that village too.
I do find the hillshade to make even most boring map a little more attractive. Not all of New York has the LiDAR data in the 3D Elevation Program, like with Albany County, but a lot of places do, and it's far nicer then the traditional digital elevation models.
I’m becoming increasingly intrigued by the prospect of riding the Black River Feeder Canal Trail. While not the lengthiest bike path, I have a preference for tackling slightly more rugged dirt and gravel trails on my mountain bike. It’s been quite a while since I last explored the Tug Hill – Black River Valley region.
Pairing this adventure with a camping experience at Otter Creek State Forest seems enticing. This combination would afford me the opportunity to engage in a series of exhilarating mountain biking sessions along the Otter Creek Horse Trails. These trails predominantly consist of sand and dirt, making them ideal for mountain biking due to their minimal presence of roots, sizeable rocks, and steep inclines. An additional advantage of Otter Creek is its camping policy, allowing stays from Thursday morning through Tuesday morning without necessitating a permit for stays under three nights.
Considering all these factors, embarking on this adventure in the autumn, perhaps in mid to late September, holds significant promise.
