Forest Management Pre-Harvest Tour Beaman Pond 2.0, Otter River

DCR Forester Joelle Vautour will lead a tour of the Beaman Pond Lot 2.0, a 70 -acre active timber sale of red pine plantation salvage cutting.  Meet at Otter River State Forest Headquarters 86 Winchendon Road Baldwinville, MA 01436.  Attendees will then walk within the project area to view the operation.  This tour will involve walking on icy and snowy roads and trails. Attendees should be prepared to be away from their vehicles for an extended amount of time and distance for this tour.

DCR Foresters will be leading tours of prepared timber sale areas, discussing forest management techniques, providing a view of the trees designated for harvest, and explaining how harvest operations take place.  A detailed silviculture prescription for each harvesting operation will be provided to attendees.  These tours culminate a public process that included public meetings and a written comment period on each project.    

This tour will follow current state and local requirements concerning COVID 19.

The tours will be conducted rain or shine.  Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and to wear sturdy shoes.  Walking within these project areas may be difficult due to fallen trees.  For additional information about the tours and DCR forest management on State Forests, Parks, and Reservations, please contact Tom Brule′, Management Forestry Program Supervisor, at 413-545-3891.