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The Magazine of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association Spring 2004 Volume 69 Number 1
Contents
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
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Pioneers of the Blue Trails. This year is
the 75th anniversary of the Blue-Blazed
Hiking Trails. Meet some of the pioneers
who planned, built, and blazed the first
of the trails.
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Executive director’s message. Growing
up along the Merritt.
President’s note. Dick Whitehouse
reflects on the trail pioneers.
Edgar Heermance.
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The Merritt Parkway – transportation
artery, open space. The Merritt Parkway
opened in 1938 as a pleasant alternative to
Route 1. Now the move is on to restore
its landscaping while the highway groans
under the stress of traffic. By Christine
Woodside.
Engineer’s perspective. In 1937, A. Earl
Wood discussed his work designing the
highway.
A trail for the Merritt. Advocates are urging
the state to allow a multiple-use trail
along the Merritt. By Linda Hoza and
John Atkin.
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Trail Mix. Trail workers crowd CFPA’s
first winter trail maintenance workshop.
News of the Connecticut Forest & Park
Association. Grant will help publicize
trail protection movement.
Seasonal Notes. What to expect outdoors
between now and June. By Patty
Pendergast.
From the Archives. An early press release
outlined the philosophy of the Blue
Trails.
Tree Page. The sweetgum.
On the cover: Wooden guiderails
and trees in Milone & MacBroom
Inc.’s landscaping plan for the
state echo the Merritt Parkway’s
original design.
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Forester’s Notes: What the crop of acorns
means to wildlife, and how to predict the
coming season’s crop. By Tom Worthley.
Development News. Donors and volunteers
support CFPA.
Mat McDermott Photography for Milone & MacBroom
Inc. of Cheshire
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Stumpage Report.
In the winter issue's cover photo,
we misidentified the arborist.
He is Bill Harwood, the business
partner of David Slade.
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