· Tree age: 100 years old, or less
· Dominant tree types: Oak and hickoryThe Benefits of TreesPrior to the area being protected the 1930s, trees were routinely cut for farming, timberingand to make charcoal for the Catoctin Iron Furnace. As a result, the baremountain slopes deposited excess sediment into streams, killing fish and other aquaticlife. By allowing the land to reforest, this type of excess soil erosion - and consequent flooding - is prevented. Mature trees also provide food and shelter for wildlife, protectdrinking water and produce oxygen.For more information on Maryland's forests, use a Smartphone to scan this QR code
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