“One example of our many local trails is the ‘Reed Road Forest Trail,’ which is within walking distance of our community. It was developed a few years ago by Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) in collaboration with the Elphinstone community. It is also called “the forest that holds water,” because like every mature forest, it functions as a natural sponge, absorbing millions of gallons of rainwater and then releasing it slowly into the brooks and creeks. A special feature of this trail is the series of educational signs, which ELF recently placed along the route, showing hikers different features of the forest ecosystem, and explaining how that system plays an integral role in the life and health of our community.”
Categories: Articles
