River Valley
Roughly half of Middleburgh is in the flood plain
Orange - Hundred Year Flood Zone
Red - Five Hundred Year Flood Zone
Albany Pine Bush – Washington Avenue Extension – Rapp Road 1973-06-16
Here is an aerial photo that shows what Washington Avenue Extension and Rapp Road-area looked like in early 1970s, after construction of Washington Avenue Extension before many businesses were located in this area.
Mount Tremper
This 3D map shows the trail and overview of Mount Tremper looking north.
Overlook
The ethics of killing Gypsy Moths along the trail π
Once again walking through the woods this weekend at one of preserves I came across a big nest of Gypsy Moths with their tent teeming with hungry catapilliars ready to hatch out in a few weeks and become troublesome pests defolidating the forest rather then beneficial moths or butterflies. I grabbed a stick and knocked it loose from the tree, and then using my foot smashed as many of them as I could.
I was surprised nobody else has done likewise. Gypsy moths are certainly a pest, and while no one person can eradicate them all themselves, it seems like it’s a step forward to kill those who are in your path. For sure it’s a no question judgement on your own land, but when seeing them on public lands, should you take the time to knock them down and smash them? While nobody else did, I certainly took the time to do it.