Research for hemlock conservation

Not only are many hemlocks in our natural areas treated to protect them against hemlock woolly adelgid, but they are also used for research by the New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell. Look for marked trees, which are part of a research project to pinpoint the duration between pesticide treatments for the greatest protection and cost effectiveness. Many of our natural areas have test plots for the NYS Hemlock Initiative. Learn more about this initiative here.

Spend a moment admiring the large hemlock and sugar maple, estimated to be over 200 years old.