Old-growth forests in New England have become exceedingly rare over the centuries but contribute greatly to biodiversity, ecological stability, and scientific knowledge. Many of these remaining forests are either unrecognized or lack protection from development. The goal of this project was to promote the preservation and appreciation for old-growth forests in New England. The state of Connecticut was chosen for mapping and documenting remaining standing old-growth forests, understanding stakeholders’ positions and preservation practices, and identifying suitability for public visitation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ruddat, Jack

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051320-003703

Keyword

• Technology and Environment

Advisor

• Kumar, Uma T.
• Shockey, Ingrid K.

Year

• 2020

Center

• Mandi, India Project Center - IQP

Date created

• 2020-05-13

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright