Horse logging has a long history here at the park, beginning in the 1800s when horses were used to clear the forests of Mount Tom for agricultural land. Today, horse logging is used as a low-impact logging strategy which helps the park maintain a healthy ecosystem and prioritize forest ecology over speed or volume. You can experience this forestry work in person at this workshop where Third Branch Horse Logging, a local business that provides low-impact horse logging services, will give a demonstration.
Event
Working Woodlands Workshop: Horse Logging Demonstration
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 43.632627, -72.518317
This program is located at the Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at the Billings Farm & Museum. If using a GPS, please enter "69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT 05091". Once parked, to enter the National Park, take the paved path to the right of the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center, walk up and cross the street, and then take the right fork and walk 1/8 mile to reach the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Forest Center. Limited accessible parking is available in the circle drive next to the Forest Center.
Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Partner Program
Talk
Image Gallery
NPS Photo / Kyle Burton