Decided to go out to the Albany Pine Bush for a bit this afternoon. Did a short hike in the Blueberry Hill barrens, and also Rensselaer Lake. I had heard the the Pine Bush commission was chopping down some old growth White Pine Trees, so I wanted to take a look.

I didn’t see much in the way of cutting White Pines, but I didn’t venture deep into the the forbidden zone. I primarily saw cutting off of trash species, primarily black locust and aspen. Who knows though, I wouldn’t be shocked if the Pine Bush commission is cutting aspen too.

A bit chilly out, but I watch the sun set a bit from Blueberry Hill before going back to the truck.