Prescribed Fire in the Albany Pine Bush
Before fire suppression all but eliminated wildland fire, at least 25,000 acres of the Albany Pine Bush supported a fire adapted and fire dependent plant community characterized by an open pitch pine canopy and an understory of native grasses, shrubs and wildflowers. This grassy shrubland supported large populations of scrub oaks (dwarf chestnut oak and bear oak), abundant other dwarf shrubs (huckleberry, blueberry, willows and cherries) and a variety of grasses and flowers more typical of mid-western prairies. Frequent low-intensity fires are critical to maintaining populations of these shade intolerant plants, including the wild blue lupine critical to the endangered Karner blue butterfly.
Throughout its history wildland fires occurred somewhere in the Pine Bush almost every year, with fire returning to a given spot once every 5-20 years. Some fires were initiated by lightning, others by the activities of local Native Americans, and later, by colonial settlers. Most of the Pine Bush plant species directly depend on periodic fires for their survival, and flourish following fire. These plants subsequently provide habitat for many unique, rare, declining and endangered animals.
Since 1935, there has been a strict national policy of wildland fire suppression. Absent fire, the pitch pine canopy begins to close and grassy openings are greatly reduced by an increased density of the scrub oak. In many cases, native species such as the blue lupine and butterfly milkweed are eliminated by weedy species such as locust and aspen which can quickly invade, and become dominant. With an increase in the density of the vegetation, the amount of flammable material also increases, creating hazardous fire conditions. Such conditions can lead to catastrophic wildfires that may threaten lives, property, and wildlife habitat. One such fire occurred in the early 1980′s which burned several hundred acres and damaged nearby power lines.
In 1988 the New York State Legislature created the Albany Pine Bush Commission, and charged it with the complicated task of coordinating the management of the remaining Pine Bush in Albany, Guilderland and Colonie. The Commission had a Fire Management Plan prepared and began actively using fire management in the Preserve.
There are many challenges to conducting prescribed fires in the Albany Pine Bush. Smoke management is a major concern since housing developments, nursing homes, an international airport, and many highways border Preserve lands.
Very small initial prescribed fires occurred in the spring of 1991. Such activities were made possible by special laws passed by the NYS legislature to permit burning in woodlands for ecological purposes. The first burns were research burns that have provided information useful for predicting fire behavior in the Albany Pine Bush on a larger scale.
Currently, highly trained Commission staff and volunteers, along with the assistance of partner agencies including the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, annually conduct prescribed fires in the Preserve. These fires simulate natural fire and reestablish fire as the primary ecological process that maintains this unique ecosystem.
Coyote in the Pine Bush
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Albany Pine Bush Prescribed Fire May 14, 2018
Wild Turkeys Roam the Albany Pine Bush
I took a trip to the Albany Pine Bush near Crossgates Mall, and found these two random wild turkeys running across the street. If you have the Volume up, you can hear the pitter patter of their feet when they run across the street. Very large and beautiful birds.
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APBPC Meeting Sept 2017
Quarterly board meeting of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission.
APBPC Board Mtg June 2018
Quarterly meeting of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission.
Smokey Bear Day in the Pine Bush
ALBANY - The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center hosted its Annual Smokey Bear Day to raise awareness to the danger of forest fires.Visitors to the center got to see fire trucks and equipment, along with kid friendly activities such as relay races, games, crafts, and Smokey goodie bags.The Albany Pine Bush is home to a variety of plants and rare animals including the federally endangered Karner Blue butterfly. The 3,200 acre preserve also has 20 miles of trails for hiking, jogging and other outdoor activities.
pinebush timelapse 2
This is a 2 week timelapse taken with a motion sensing infrared camera trap. The camera takes pictures every 30 minutes, and takes 5 frames per second when the motion sensor is triggered. This camera was placed in the Albany pine bush preserve in Albany NY as part of a mammal survey.
Butterfly and Moth Life Cycle
Butterfly and Moth Life Cycle Artist Nan Wilson provides commentary as a female Buck Moth perfectly places a spiral of eggs encircling a branch of scrub oak right on Nan's dining room table in her home bordering the Dunes section of the Pine Bush Preserve in Albany, NY. Nan raises butterflies and moths--documenting every phase of their life cycles then releases them to the wild before painting watercolors of the cycles, host plants and habitats all in abstractly rendered backgrounds. Her purpose is to show the intricate and fragile linkages in the web of Nature through her art. Nan is a member of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) and the Massachusetts Butterfly Club. You can see her work on her website: thistledownstudio.com
VIDEO: Wildfire aftermath at Sam's Point
A forest ranger and the park manager of Minnewaska State Park Preserve talk about the fire and current condition at the preserve.
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Tivoli Lake nature preserve
This is Tivoli Lake Nature Preserve smack dab in the middle of Arbor Hill,Albany,NY...Arbor Hill is the hood and this is definitely a gem in the hood
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Open House 6/23 from 11-1. Back on market, pending releases-(it was multipe offers). Six Mile Waterworks is nearby!! Kayaking & fishing (stocked w/ trout), park for the kids, kayaking, nature walks, cook-outs, etc... Part of the Pine Bush Preserve (pictures on the MLS-short walk away). The home is a charming Arts & Craft (Sears) Wood floors throughout. French doors, updated full bath, walk up attic, finished basement area w/ the possibility for a 4th bedroom w/own entrance. 2 car detached garage, private back yard. Close to all malls, restaurants, hospitals, City of Albany, Albany International Airport. Very easy access to all major highways in the area. Low utilities w/the solar panels! All information is attached to the MLS about the Six Mile Waterworks & under D for documents.
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Jack McEneny, Albany historian, former Assemblyman (D - Albany)
We speak with Jack about all things Albany including some interesting historical facts about the mob in the 1930s, the state Capitol fire of 1911, the state museum and Civil War flags. For anyone who enjoys history this is an interview worth watching. We also touch on the current corruption scandal plaguing the reputation of state lawmakers.
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Controlled Burn of Scrub Oak
Pine Barren Scrub Oak fires were once common and natural, and are known to encourage the eggs of the Inland Barren Buckmoth to hatch. This is a highly segmentated Pine Barrens biome with a lush population of Pitch Pine trees, as well as Deer Ticks.
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