Centennial Woods has a large sum of human and land use history behind it. A few minutes within stepping into the woods, for example, there is a bunker near the trail decorated with graffiti. It is assumed that this bunker could have been used for military/training purposes by the Green Mountain Boys in the 1800’s due to its architecture. (Mamrak) Another example is an abandoned ski area in Centennial Woods that operated in the 1960’s. While it operated with success for a couple of years, in 1967, a fire burned the machinery and vandals later damaged a large majority of the equipment. However, there are remnants of equipment that still exist in Centennial Woods, such as the rope tow and the bull wheel. (South Burlington Kiwani Ski Area) Moving forward to the present, Centennial Woods is now a protected natural area, however it is “subject to noise from aircraft flying overhead and motor vehicles on the nearby interstate highway as well as water pollution from the runoff of local shopping centers..” (Changing Landscapes) Additionally, Centennial Woods is used as a recreational area to connect with nature along as being a place for education for UVM students.

Works Cited

The Changing Landscapes of Centennial Woods Natural Area: A Field Guide [PDF].University of Vermont Natural Areas. University of Vermont Environmental Program,http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmsc/Centennial%20Woods/Changing_Landscapes_Centennial_Woods002.pdf.

Mamrak, Andrew. “Wild Burlington: Bunker in Centennial Woods.” Wild Burlington: Bunker in Centennial Woods. N.p., 25 Oct. 2012. Web. 09 Dec. 2015.

“South Burlington Kiwanis Ski Area.” New England Lost Ski Areas Project. New England Lost Ski Areas Project, n.d. Web. 09 Dec. 2015.