Hi,

I am trying to identify the vegetative species coming up in the old
hemlock groves at NYBG. As far as natives, I see Black Cherry (Prunus
serotina), White Ash, Red Maple, and Beech, and (I think) sweet gum,
so far. Are these the same species more or less that you all are
seeing in different parts of the east in old hemlock habitats? Or in
any recovering habitats, for that matter?

I found an old closed-off Hemlock trail at NYBG and took some pix, if
you want to take a look (there are 3 happy pix at the end!!! You
wouldn't believe they were taken in the Bronx NYC). The first photo is
the entrance to that same path 100 years ago. Also, the yellow tape
around one of the trees is a hemlock they are planning to cut down.

http://picasaweb.google.com/JennifDudley/OldHemlockTrailNYBG?feat=dir...

Thanks!
Jenny