The history of Centennial Woods holds so much human history within its woods that occurred long before UVM designated it as its natural area in the year of 1974. Although it was privately owned from the late 1800s to around 1968 it was used for recreation one year for ski trails in 1963. 100 years later the farms that were in place of it were abandoned by the farmers and old growth trees such as the eastern white pines. These farms that left signs such as rock walls and the fact that it was clear-cut years before which peaked right around the time they left. The most recent history found in Centennial Woods was the discovery made by UVM students that found Native American tools showing that their history in Centennial Woods has deeper ties than ours. Today Centennial is used by UVM and for trails and bike rides to show now how it is used for studies as well as recreation. The history of Centennial Woods has surprised me during the lab makeup and this phenology project.

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