On the trail east of the parking lot at Griffey lake, a large tree has fallen onto the hiking trail where it has been laying for a little over a week. A wander path is beginning to form on the south side of the fallen tree suggesting that this area is well trafficked and removal of the tree would be beneficial to users of the park. Are there plans to clear this tree anytime soon?
There is a large, dead tree with branches hanging over the B-Line near lamppost 157. It probably needs to be dealt with for safety. If possible, could it be "topped" instead of removed completely? Even 12 feet or so of standing trunk would provide good habitat for woodpeckers and other critters.
Large pile of trash behind tree south of the B-Line near (former) lamppost 157, between the trail and the railroad and west of the railroad bridge. Most likely an abandoned cache of items pulled from the nearby Opportunity House dumpster.
The trees planted along the new multiuse trail need water! The blue beech are wilting.
There are two dead trees on the north side of the B-Line trail, near lamppost 156 and the intersection with the railroad. It would be good to remove them before they fall on someone.
Broken glass, needles, and other trash at the SE corner of B Line
Tree branch fell across the Polly grimshaw trail
Needle on trail, by bike shop and le petit cafe window.
Light flickering on post 132 B-line trail
I would like to request that the "volunteer" workers that are cutting new trails into a state-designated nature preserve across from my home be stopped immediately. The state designates "nature preserve" land to be preserved for natural ecological functions. It's the highest protection the state can place on natural land. These "volunteers" are cutting new trails which increases the spread of invasive species. The ecological integrity of these precious few acres is already compromised by the proximity to homes and these new and poorly designed trails are adding to the stress and degradation of this natural space. They are using lawn mowers and power tools which disrupt nesting bird habitats. They cut one Asian Honeysuckle allowing several more to take its place. Trash bags with refuse are left for weeks by these volunteers. I understand that the intentions are to remove invasives but what is actually occurring does nothing but spread the same invasives. It is a misguided effort and needs to cease immediately. I have a Master's degree in Park and Public Land Management from IU and have seen this happen numerous times in other locations. In this case it seems that a small group of volunteers desired a walking trail next to their neighborhood and began "volunteering" to create these trails. While not a big deal on private land, these particular lands are designated by the state for the highest protection possible. I would be more than happy to discuss this further and suggest some alternative activities for this group of volunteers. You have my email and I hope we can come to a resolution that will stop the infringement of these state-protected lands. Thank you for your time.