GOAT Program - Birch Ridge Community Forest Post-Burn Walk
Birch Ridge Community Forest Post-Burn Walk
Friday, May 29
12:30 - 3:30 PM
Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join SELT’s Forest & Wildlife Habitat Manager, Chad Fierros, for a field visit to Birch Ridge Community Forest. SELT, in partnership with Star Tree Prescribed Fire and the New Durham Fire Department, conducted a prescribed burn on approximately 20 acres of the community forest in April of 2026. This field visit will include discussions on the objectives for the burn, the logistics of the operation, and will provide an early look at how the site is responding one month after the burn. All are welcome and we especially encourage folks affiliated with land trusts, conservation commissions, and fire departments to attend who may be interested in learning more about prescribed burns.
The field tour will leave from the trailhead parking lot at the end of Birch Hill Road at 1:00pm. It will involve approximately 2.5 miles of hiking (round-trip) which will be almost entirely on trails. Folks should bring insect repellant, appropriate clothing and sun protection, and their own water/snacks.
The rain date is Monday, June 1st.
GOATs will assist with parking, take attendance, assist trip leader as needed, stay towards the back of the walk to ensure group stays together, enjoy the walk itself, and then assist at the end as needed.
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
