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bobpbx

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I tend to be flexible and fair (I think). So I am going to say that I think the Forest Service's policy to brush-hog 12 feet on each side of certain roads for a fire break has turned out to be a suprisingly good thing. :cool:

It is pleasing to the eye, and if they do enough of them, they won't have to bulldoze anymore. They only need to do this at strategic locations, and when there is a fire, make a stand at that particular road. Here is a photo of my friend Mike at one such location tonite when we were out riding. Extra points if you can tell me where this is.

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An old man should not be riding what looks like a pretty good clip. You tell Mike to slow down!

Guy
 

bobpbx

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Wait, I have a better clue. It is right at the forgotten place that always comes up in conversations once in awhile. Even Beck was always wondering what went on there.
 

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With Beck, that could be a million places. Sorry Bob but I have no idea.

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Teegate

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That gives it away :D it starts with the letter A.

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Gotta disagree. I think that they went overboard clearing the area. Now it looks like a logging operation is going to start up any day now.

It actually pains me to drive down that road.
 

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Bob, Do you think the clearing will help other plants to grow? I met Mike on Tuesday to show him an orchid he wanted to photograph.
 

bobpbx

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Bob, Do you think the clearing will help other plants to grow? I met Mike on Tuesday to show him an orchid he wanted to photograph.

No, I don't think non-indiginous plants will grow there. You will get Gaylusaccia and Ilex as pioneers, then eventually Quercus will crowd them out. They'll have to cut every few years.
 

bobpbx

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stokes rd runs between the batsto and mulica north of batsto from quaker bridge to 206. just looked like it :)

Odd that you mentioned where it was yesterday Karl. I crossed it and was thinking of it right about the same time you posted where it was. I took the day off and was exploring the savanna's and river bottoms 1.4 miles above Quaker Bridge on the Batsto and Springer's Brook. I was going to drive up it, but I was dirty and tired at the time and on my way home. I was on Old Lower Forge Road.
 

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Odd that you mentioned where it was yesterday Karl. I crossed it and was thinking of it right about the same time you posted where it was. I took the day off and was exploring the savanna's and river bottoms 1.4 miles above Quaker Bridge on the Batsto and Springer's Brook. I was going to drive up it, but I was dirty and tired at the time and on my way home. I was on Old Lower Forge Road.

Edit: Whoops....you posted at 2:45 AM, not PM. Karl, you stay up late!
 
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