New York State has more than 7,500 lakes, ponds and reservoirs and more than 70,000 miles of rivers and streams. Paddling on these water bodies can take the form of canoes, kayaks, and rafts.
Wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration are both key to the healthier environment all living creatures need. But this is a substantial new threat to Zoar Valley’s tree canopy.
The densely forested Zoar Valley area along Wickham Road in Cattaraugus County appears to be marked for near total devastation, said some members of Friends of Zoar Valley. But those
The eastern hemlock is an iconic element New York state’s forests — creating habitat wherever it stands and helping to keep our drinking water crisp and clear.