Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the oldest continually managed forest in the United States, has a long history with horse logging. Horse logging at the park dates back to the 1800s, when horses were used to clear the forests of Mount Tom for agricultural land. Today, horse logging is used at the park as a method of sustainable forestry to prioritize and improve forest health. Not only do horses allow for increased mobility between trees, they also minimize negative impacts on the forest often caused by modern forestry equipment. Please join us for this in-person horse logging demonstration, where you will have the opportunity to experience and learn about forestry work being conducted at the park with Bass Brook Farm and Forest, a local business that provides low-impact sustainable horse logging services.
When: Thursday, November 14th, 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Where: Meet at the Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, VT.
Cost: Free! Registration required.