Phenology at Home- November
This wild area is found mere footsteps from my backdoor. Shown here is the initial drop off that opens up to an expansive array of native New York trees. The geology here holds a special place in my heart, especially the cubic boulder with the smaller cube cut from the side. As a child I would climb upon it, gaze into the seemingly never ending forest, and absorb nature in its fullest.
In comparison to the phenology of Centennial Woods in Burlington, my area at home is quite similar. Like at my location in Burlington, all of the trees have long since shed their leaves. The tree species are similar as well, with my observations that this forest contains sugar maples, red maples, northern red oaks, white oaks, and American beeches. A major difference to Burlington is the lack of human influence. After its deforestation and use as agricultural land long ago, this area has remained essentially untouched. Nowadays, the current owners preserve the land and only allow access to local residents. This has helped prevent the spread of invasive plant species into the area. Thus, my home area is unafflicted by the species like the honeysuckle and crabapple found in Centennial Woods.
