The Commission recently had aspen trees cut along Old State Road in Guilderland as part of restoring habitat back to pitch pine-scrub oak barrens. Residents in the area have been contacting the Commission to find out if they can cut and take the downed trees for firewood.
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Exploration stations are temporary exhibits set up in the Karner Classroom. The topics change about every 3 months. The current topic is The Subnivean Zone – Go Below The Snow which will be installed through March.
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Why?
The Commission is managing the Preserve to ensure the long term health and viability of the pitch pine-scrub oak barrens ecosystem, the recovery of the endangered Karner blue butterfly, and the conservation of more than 45 other rare plant and animal species.
How?
Science is the keystone to restoring and maintaining a viable Preserve, recovering the endangered Karner blue butterfly and conserving wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Commission scientists work with state and federal wildlife agency staff and academic partners to identify and evaluate natural resource management strategies and improve ecosystem management techniques.