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A year ago, I set off to Skomer to start work as Assistant Warden — rucksacks packed, farewells said, brimming with excitement and nerves, with 8 months on a small island stretching ahead. The pandemic, of course, is no respecter of plans and I was furloughed two months in. After several months of uncertainty, in September I was delighted to join the Stirling NNR team on a student placement, a chance to get stuck in sometimes literally to wetlands; a brand new set of reserves and habitats. For now, my time on bogs is at an end. Remember your stick. Every third step seemed to submerge me in a deep pool or a claggy section of peat, as determined to take my wellies as I was to keep them. I imagined a whole layer of lost boots beneath the surface of the bog. They can be used not only for probing the depths of peat pools but for helping with momentum — with an additional limb we are able to stride, triffid-like, across the bog in hot pursuit of Dave and Steve, whose years of experience show! It is apparently a rite of passage for student placements that they fall into the bog. The stick was, again, a great help. Weather the weather. However, I do sometimes suspect the weather gods of a sense of humour — the worst weather, most insidious rain and driving sleet, has been reserved by them for days with tasks that could not be put off. Oddly masochistically? Thank goodness for wellies, waterproofs and a sense of humour. And many, many, layers. Never get separated from your lunch. The moment you do, a half hour task will stretch out to take two hours, whilst you think longingly of the sandwiches and hot coffee waiting back at the trucks. Keep asking questions. This student placement has been a brilliant opportunity to learn. From identifying species of sphagnum on the bog to recognising the sounds made by different geese, from learning how to fell and sned spruce trees to tackling the circular saw, from hearing about historic uses of gorse to researching how wrens build their nests. And news, of course, on whether the other student placements fall in… On which note Ellie: best of luck! Like Liked by 1 person. Much enjoyed your company out on the bog! All best down south. Phil and Sue. Like Like. Keep blogging! We look forward to hearing news from Skomer — now linked with Flanders! Best of luck in your new journey. This is one of the best blogs I follow — well done all. I spent a week on Skomer many moons ago after Uni — amazing place. The thing I remember most there was funnily enough not the puffins or seabirds but short-eared owls, a pair of which nested on the island. Never made the same mistake again! Good luck with your future career Ceris. Pingback: Firsts and farewells 2 bogs, a swamp and some islands. Pingback: What a year — thank you volunteers! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address:. Skip to content. Lessons from the bog Posted on February 19, by Ceris. Bogs are brilliant. The wetter the better. Working on both Flanders and Blawhorn Mosses has given me brand new insights into peatlands, remarkable not only as unique habitats carnivorous plants and wingless moths, anyone? On Blawhorn, peat reaches depths of 8 and a half metres, whilst Flanders is the biggest and best raised bog in Scotland. I love its vastness and peace, and the shifts in scale required to fully appreciate the bog. You have to think both big and small — Flanders covers an area of over two thousand acres, but some of its sphagnum species are only distinguishable through magnification. You also have to think slow — peat grows at a rate of 1mm a year, and these bogs are over eight thousand years old. Over many centuries, people have damaged these bogs, whether through cutting peat for fuel or clearing areas to enable the farming of the land. Like Loading This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. February 19, at am. Anne says:. The best of good fortune and close observation in your next venture! Phil graves says:. Phil and Sue Like Like. Reuben Singleton says:. February 19, at pm. Leave a comment Cancel reply. Email Address: Subscribe Join 8, other subscribers. Flanders Moss NNR. Search for:. Start a Blog at WordPress. Comment Reblog Subscribe Subscribed. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website.

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Head north along this flat, wide, and gravel-surfaced trail for approximately 1. This section of trail, as its name implies, is open to multiple uses, including bikes, horses, ATVs, and snowmobiles in addition to pedestrian uses. At roughly 1. This trail leads nearly 0. The trail to the picnic shelter is also open to multiple uses. Unlike the main multi-use trail, it is somewhat narrower, has several boardwalk sections, and uses an attractive crushed shale to harden and surface the trail. The boardwalk sections are specifically designed for multiple uses. The first section passes through a stand of northern white cedar and the second occurs right before reaching the day-use site. The day-use area marks the end of multiple-use trail until the hiking trail rejoins the Bangor and Aroostook Trail in a little over one mile. The day-use area also serves to provide hand-carry boat access to Salmon Brook Lake, a shallow, acre lake with a maximum depth of five feet although most of the lake averages between one to two feet. From the day-use area to the trail junction further north along the Bangor and Aroostook Trail is one mile. Along the way, hikers pass through a number of forest types including another northern white cedar stand. The trail is typical of a primitive hiking trail in that it includes bog bridging and has an uneven surface with exposed roots and rocks. However, there is negligible elevation change. Along the hiking trail, look for a third boardwalk along a spur off the hiking trail. This recently constructed platform is an ideal place to take in the unique landscape and look for a variety of birds and other wildlife. Upon reaching the junction with the Bangor and Aroostook Trail, turn left south and head back towards where the previously described spur headed towards the lake. It is a little under one mile to reach that first spur and another 1. Just before reaching the Bangor and Aroostook Trail, there will be an intersection where one can continue north 0. In the winter months, the same general pattern occurs along the trail. Snowmobiles share the groomed trail with snowshoers and cross-country skiers up until the hiking trail section, which is restricted to human-powered activities including snowshoeing and skiing. Anyone snowshoeing or skiing along the trail in winter should recognize that snowmobiles may be traveling along the trail at relatively high rates of speed and all users should be aware of other users' presence. Anyone snowshoeing or skiing along the trail in winter should recognize that snowmobiles may be travelling along the trail at relatively high rates of speed and all users should be aware of other users' presence. From the Tangle Ridge Road Trailhead : The trail running south from the trailhead toward the multi-use railbed is a classic primitive hiking trail through forest stands in which any timber management is focused on benefitting wildlife habitat. Approximately 0. Here, there is the option to turn west to reach the multi-use trail via a short spur. It is roughly 0. It is approximately 0. From here, it is just under a mile north to reach the hiking trail again thereby making a loop. Return to the trailhead by heading just over 0. Following the full hiking trail and returning via the rail bed and a portion of retracing the hiking trail to the trailhead is just under a 4-mile trail experience. The property is known for its extensive wetlands and is host to six rare plant populations and six exemplary natural communities. The Nature Conservancy continues to be involved in management discussions here. A 1,acre Ecological Reserve surrounds the lake and wetlands on the property. According to the Maine Natural Areas Program, 'the Salmon Brook Lake reserve captures many ecological features characteristic of Maine's northeastern limestone belt, including circumneutral fens, northern white cedar swamps, and numerous rare plants'. Visit Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands online for more information or contact:. Walk the Bangor and Aroostook Trail north to begin the hike. Hikers looking to enter the trail system from the north can use a trailhead located on Tangle Ridge Road. Log in now. Log In. Add Trail Log. Trail Activity. Snowshoeing Mountain-biking Cross-country-skiing Hiking. Guimond maine. Current Weather October 21, Forecast: View detailed forecast. Nearby Events. Trail Tips Minimize Campfire Impacts. Trail Map. Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. Comments 1. Please Log In or Create Account to add comments. May 24, Beautiful trail. The first part of this trail is along an old railroad bed that ATV also use. At first I was concerned that they would just blow by raising enough dust to choke on, but every time we met an ATV, they would slow down and greet us with a smile and and wave. They day we were there seemed to be a busy day as we saw numerous people on the railroad bed. However, once we actually got on the trail, it was quite, peaceful and serene. One word of advice, make sure you have bug spray! Map View Add a Service. These awesome businesses support our goal of connecting people to outdoor adventures in Maine! No Results No Services Found. Find Services. Maine Trail Finder is administered by Community Geographics. Your log in attempt was not successful. Please try again. Lost your password? Reset your password. Remember Me. Create Account. There was an issue with your submission. First Name. Last Name. Profile Image. Choose an image. Already have an account? Login here. Enter your username, and we will send you a new, randomly generated password to your email account. 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