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Brooktondale Meadow
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Description
The Brooktondale meadow is generally a well drained site with only moderate fertility that will support a large variety of common meadow species. The rolling topography provides variation in soil conditions (for example, there is a dryer, gravelly knoll) and hence provides variation in plant species composition. It is a rather young meadow at this point in time and is impressively large, an important characteristic for some bird species. The large size also has allowed Cornell Plantations to implement several meadow management treatments on the site to enhance diversity, while using common farm management techniques in maintaining the meadow. |
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Location
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The meadow is approximately 12 miles southeast of Cornell, near Brooktondale in the town of Caroline. Take Judd Falls Road to Route 366 west. Turn right on Route 366, then immediately turn left on Pine Tree Road. In 1.5 miles, at the T-intersection, turn left on Route 79 east (Slaterville Road). In about 3.8 miles, turn right onto Landon RD. Drive 0.45 miles, then turn right onto Vandemark RD. Continue for 0.25 miles, where you will see a dirt/grass road intersecting from the right, just past a hedgerow. Pull in and park here.
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Vegetation Communities
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A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.
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Plant Species
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Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species
identified within the site.
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