-- PARK NEWS
August 16, 2021
When the nice weather broke in the Spring, Lions Park began to see some activity from Cochranton Borough maintenance and the newly form park committee. While meeting with Scott Sjolander, an Urban Forestry Extension Associate from the Penn State Extension office, plans were made to trim and remove long neglected trees in the park and begin removing some bush that was impacting the walking trail. Mr. Sjolander explained that "a tree is an asset until it is a liability" and unfortunately, many of the trees in question had tipped into that latter category. There had been some questions raised about small sections along the trail being cleared that would potentially harm the habitats of small woodland creatures. Once again, Mr. Sjolander addressed the clarity and reassurances that some clearing was necessary albeit unfortunate. He concurred that the animals in question would no doubt need to relocate but again stated that this was a result of years of neglect. Once the trimming and clearing is done, areas within the park will be looked after with conservation in mind. The committee remains committed to these ideals.
The park is much larger than the area now used for walking, picnicking and child's play. The land itself stretches from Race St. behind the Fire Station to Hwy 322 encompassing a over 13 acres. Plans to create addition trails throughout this underdeveloped woodland are being made with conservation and preservation in mind. Trees and understory growth such a ferns and wildflowers will be tagged for educational and preservation purposes.
August 16, 2021
When the nice weather broke in the Spring, Lions Park began to see some activity from Cochranton Borough maintenance and the newly form park committee. While meeting with Scott Sjolander, an Urban Forestry Extension Associate from the Penn State Extension office, plans were made to trim and remove long neglected trees in the park and begin removing some bush that was impacting the walking trail. Mr. Sjolander explained that "a tree is an asset until it is a liability" and unfortunately, many of the trees in question had tipped into that latter category. There had been some questions raised about small sections along the trail being cleared that would potentially harm the habitats of small woodland creatures. Once again, Mr. Sjolander addressed the clarity and reassurances that some clearing was necessary albeit unfortunate. He concurred that the animals in question would no doubt need to relocate but again stated that this was a result of years of neglect. Once the trimming and clearing is done, areas within the park will be looked after with conservation in mind. The committee remains committed to these ideals.
The park is much larger than the area now used for walking, picnicking and child's play. The land itself stretches from Race St. behind the Fire Station to Hwy 322 encompassing a over 13 acres. Plans to create addition trails throughout this underdeveloped woodland are being made with conservation and preservation in mind. Trees and understory growth such a ferns and wildflowers will be tagged for educational and preservation purposes.