Mount Archer Woods, a Town-owned preserve, has been recognized by Audubon’s “Bird-Friendly Maple Program” for its management of a 35-acre sugarbush – a forest area where maple syrup is produced – that is leased for tapping by Fat Stone Farm.
“We take great pride in the recognition by Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple Program of the sugarbush area at Mount Archer Woods,” said Lyme Open Space Coordinator Wendolyn Hill. “It is wonderful that, in addition to supporting the traditional practice of maple-sap collection, this forest provides essential habitat for some of our most threatened songbirds. The recommendations of the Audubon bird habitat assessment will be an invaluable guide for us in our efforts to protect and enhance the habitat there.”
To celebrate the recognition, Hill announced that Audubon forester Rosa Goldman will lead a special tour through the sugarbush area of the preserve on Saturday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m., that highlights the Audubon program and the songbirds it supports.
To read the full press release from Audubon Connecticut, click here.
For details on the tour, including how to register, click here.