Land Bank expands forestry and habitat work, rebuilds prescribed-burn program

Dec 12, 2025

Staff reported four-zone forestry management at Hinsdale (about 43 acres) with staged trail closures, a plan to masticate roughly 800 trees across the property, and reinstated prescribed-burn capabilities after staff training and receipt of a DEP permit.

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Property-management staff told the Land Bank Commission on Dec. 9 that the agency has mobilized a multi-zone forestry program at Hinsdale and is rebuilding a prescribed-burn program to manage habitat and lower fire risk.

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