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Meadow Trail—Houghton Road Legend
- large multifora rose patch
- medium (still problematic) multiflora rose patch
- maroon outline denotes an area consistently
covered in one or more invasive plan species
needing intense clearing
! - denotes wild parsnip in a reachable location (stay
away!)
/ - in additionto
Note: outlined areas in maroon are overrun with
swallow-wort, multiflora rose and wild grapevine.
Meadow Trail—Houghton Road
1. The left side of field has overgrowth into the trail consisting of
multiflora rose, swallow-wort and wild grapevine. Mostly it is
multiflora rose. Removal of all invasive species is ideal.
2. The right side of field has overgrowth into the trail, primarily
towards the back. The entirety of this strip should be checked
from time to time. Removal of all invasive species is ideal.
3. Far rightmost trail near the rightmost pond is covered in
multiflora rose, and wild grapevine. Removal is ideal. WATCH
OUT FOR WILD PARSNIP!!!!
In summary this part of the Cayuga Nature Center has no canopy
cover and is overrun by multiflora rose, wild grapevine and wild
parsnip. Take precaution when working in the furthest meadow as
wild parsnip is found throughout. Also it is worth noting that the
actual trails in the meadow in the back do not match the map as many
trails have been made to mow down the wild parsnip. Take care to
stay on the defined trail and not wander into the maze of random
mow paths.
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Sugarbush Trail—Yellow Trail Notations
1. The most problematic area is actually off this trail towards the
parking lot where a ‘looping path’ exists to enter the far side of
the parking lot. Here is a wall of multiflora rose encroaching on
the path with swallow-worth and wild grapevine throughout.
In summary this part of Cayuga Nature Center’s forest has a very dense
canopy comprised of primarily maple trees. Towards the Maple Sugar
Shack are a few patches of multiflora rose and swallow-wort but overall
there isn’t much of concern along this trail.
Sugarbush Trail—Yellow Trail Map
- a yellow blaze as a reference point
- a patch of wild grapevine ground vines
- large swallow-wort patch
- large multifora rose patch
- dense wild grapevine area
/ - inadditionto
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Stream Trail—Purple Trail Map Legend
- lessdense areaof wildgrapevine
- dense areaof wildgrapevine
- dense patch of swallow-wort
- wild grapevine ground vines
- large multiflorarose patch
- medium multiflora rose patch
- orange trail blaze asa reference point
/ - inadditionto
Stream Trail—Purple Trail Notations
1. There is a dead end where once a bridge was.
2. Stairs are located here.
3. Property line is located here.
In summary this part of the Cayuga Nature Center’s forest has a very
dense canopy past the trail head, which progressively gets denser as
you hike along. In general a few wild grapevines and other viney
species can be found along the trail in canopy gaps with few to no
patches of multiflora rose and swallow-wort. Additionally half of the
stream trail is closed for the foreseeable future however there are still
remnants of steps. Hikers are discouraged from using these steps as
the bridge is down.
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History Loop—White Trail Notations
1. There is a lot of immature multiflora rose throughout.
The lime green shaded regions signify such areas.
2. Overgrowth of multiflora rose; needs to be pushed
back from the trail edge.
3. At the end of this desire trail is a patch of multiflora
rose which runs along 89.
4. Huge problematic patch of various invasive plant
species that surrounds the bench.
5. The tree line near the cabin is completely covered in
multiflora rose, swallow-wort, wild grapevine, etc.
Priority for sure!
6. This patch of multiflora rose appears to be dead; keep
an eye on it as this plant can vegetatively reproduce.
In summary this part of the Cayuga Nature Center’s forest has
a fairly open canopy thus making multiflora rose, wild
grapevine and other viney species the most problematic. Take
precaution when tending to areas along the stream as mature
poison ivy vines have been found here. The Virginia Creeper is
also a frequently found species here.
History Loop—White Trail Map Legend
- cleared multiflora rose
- desire trail (encourage people to stay on trail)
- large swallow-wort patch
- large multifora rose patch
- medium (still problematic) multiflora rose patch
- lessdense wildgrapevinearea
- dense wild grapevine area
- wild grapevine ground vines
- bridge
- bench
- well
/ - in additionto
- white trail blaze as a reference point
- maroon outline denotes an area consistently
covered in one or more invasive plan species
needing intense clearing
Before Removal ofMultiflora
Rose
After Removal of Multiflora
Rose
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Habitat Trail—Orange Trail Map Legend
- blue outline denotes an area covered in large patches of
swallow-wort
- large swallow-wortpatch
- large multifora rose patch
- Medium (still problematic) multiflora rose patch
- less dense wild grapevine area
- dense wild grapevine area
- wild grapevine ground vines
- bridge
- orange trail blaze asa reference point
Habitat Trail—Orange Trail Notations
1. Covered in immature multiflora rose
2. An uprooted leaning tree is at the corner of the purple and
orange trail and should be checked periodically in case due to its
potential to become a safety hazard.
3. This area is prone to over growth and needs to be pushed back a
good feet from the trail to prevent obstruction of the trail;
upkeep growth periodically.
In summary this part of Cayuga Nature Center’s forest has a moderately
open canopy with some problematic areas needing tending to such as
the pond area and various patches of multiflora rose and wild
grapevine. There are also several patches of immature multiflora rose
which should be watched for further development and an abundance of
swallow-wort.
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Wilderness Loop—Red Trail Notations
1. The multiflora rose needs to be cleared completely as it has the
potential to block the trail and become a thorny hazard.
2. The forest composition shifts to evergreens—keep an eye out for
swallow-wort and viney species in the ground layer of the canopy.
Clear out this area more and keep an eye on new growth.
3. Restoration of bridges is needed. The forest composition shifts to
mixed deciduous—note there are yellow blazes intermixed with
red blazes which are still a part of the red trail. Use reference
points to aid in navigation.
4. The trail starts to really curve veering away from the stream. Use
as reference point. Heavily populated by wild grapevines.
5. Trail has been rerouted along the stream using orange ties as
markers.
In summary this part of Cayuga Nature Center’s forest has a very dense
canopy and wild grapevines and general trail maintenance to push back
growth are the main concerns. Multiflora rose and swallow-worth need
abundant light and will only be found in more open canopy areas along
this trail. Additionally some mature poison ivy vines can be found here
and there wrapped around more mature trees.
Wilderness Loop—Red Trail Map Legend
- slipperybridge
- clearedmultiflorarose
- desire trail (encourage people to stay on trail)
- large swallow-wort patch
- large multifora rose patch
- medium (still problematic) multiflora rose patch
- less dense wild grapevine area
- dense wild grapevine area
- wild grapevine ground vines
- bridge
/ - in additionto
- redtrail blaze asa reference point
- blue outline denotesanareacoveredin large patchesof swallow-wort
Before Removal of Wildgrapevine and Pruning After Removal of Wildgrapevine and Pruning
