North Campus Natural Areas

Description Palmer Woods and the natural areas near it encompass very diverse vegetation types: old forest, young forest, meadows, and wetlands. The many interfaces of different habitats make this a good birding site. More than half of this remarkable area is undisturbed old-growth forest dominated by large oaks. Read More... On North Campus Vegetation and Geology

Location The forested area (Palmer Woods) on north campus extends from the A-lot parking area and Jessup Field northward to the small creek near Sheldon Road. There are two major trails through the forest, plus several footpaths. The best access to the trails is near the intersection of Triphammer Road and Iroquois Road. The two wetland areas are west of Pleasant Grove Road, on the North and South sides of the A-Lot parking area. View Full Size Location Map

Maps

Overview Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Soils Soil Data Unavailable
Aerial Photo Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Geology    Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Bedrock and Surface Materials. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

Biological Attributes

Vegetation Communities A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.

Plant Species Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species identified within the site.

Property History and Gift Acknowledgement Look for two strips of young forest in the southern end of the tract that differ noticeably from the old-growth forest surrounding them. Apparently these were open fields about forty years ago. In fact, investigation shows that these strips were once fairways of the Cornell golf course.