I have done plenty of thinking about the history of my Burlington phenology spot. I believe it has gone through major changes over the past century, and the aspen and younger white pine trees can both prove this (as these two species are early successional species). The spot is right next to a University, and as the University has expanded, this spot is at risk of being renovated again. It is most likely used already, as there is an entomology research facility nearby. This place is between a road, a golf course, a neighborhood, and a biomedical technology company. All four of these elements, along with the University of Vermont’s multiple facilities, can produce mass amounts of pollution and influence this spot. The worn down fence shows that this path has existed for a while, and has not been maintained. This area has been where it is for a while. The rest of the forest was cut down for the golf course, leaving a small strip of trees to hide and protect the golf course from the road and the biomedical research company. The path was installed before the golf course, so the forest already had some wounds and scars from that. Humans have always loved the path. The people working at BioMosaics must love the view they see as they enter work. The pedestrians on the path must love the beautiful trees and wildlife they encounter, but not so much the golf course right next to it. The golfers must not love the idea of pedestrians walking right next to them. However, I would hope they enjoy the views of nature, including the maples changing color in autumn.