A view of the the old woods looking north along the main trail. This is year two after the big cut, when approximately 50 large ash trees were removed (dead, thanks to the emerald ash borer). I never thought I'd say this, but I find the site now more appealing. Not only are many trees being planted but the vegetation that is growing up naturally is very diverse and this year is different from last, and will be again next year. Unfortunately, not all the vegetation is welcomed, and while the dog-strangling vine is remarkabaly absent (thanks to hard work by volunteers), the invasive motherwort and common burdock have sprouted up in good numbers.