Over the past two decades, the Intervale Conservation Nursery has grown and planted native trees and shrubs to help restore critical riparian and wetland areas. Long-term monitoring in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shown that without proper maintenance, many newly planted trees and shrubs struggle to survive, underscoring the importance of ongoing stewardship.
With recent funding, the Intervale Center has undertaken stewardship work on an additional 30 acres of forested buffer zone. This is a continuation of efforts to enhance over 175 acres of riparian forest, supported by past funding from the LCBP.
This project aligns with a long-term strategy to improve riparian habitat by ensuring that restoration efforts are not only initiated but sustained. By securing funding for stewardship, the Intervale Center can continue holistic management of conservation projects, enhancing water quality, stabilizing riverbanks, and promoting biodiversity. Through these efforts, the Center is advancing key regional conservation goals, ensuring that restoration investments lead to lasting ecological benefits.