06/15/2026
🌲 An Update from Kezar Corridor Lands
Back in early May, we shared the beginning of this year’s tree planting efforts at Kezar Corridor Lands. Today, we wanted to share an update from the field and a look at some of the trees now getting established.
This work was completed in collaboration with Loon Echo Land Trust and with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Together, we planted species that are currently uncommon or absent in our region but are projected to perform well under future climate conditions, including shagbark hickory, white oak, and black walnut (as well as many red spruce and more common species). These species also provide important food resources for wildlife.
This planting is part of GLLT’s Forestry for Resilience initiative, which focuses on helping forests remain healthy and resilient over the long term. By increasing species diversity and experimenting with future-adapted species, we can learn more about how forests may respond to changing conditions and create forests that are better positioned to withstand stressors like extreme weather, pests, and disease.
This work also complements forest management efforts at Kezar Corridor Lands, including creating small patch cuts that open opportunities for a wider variety of trees and shrubs to regenerate while creating valuable young forest habitat for wildlife.
These trees are still at the beginning of their story, and we look forward to monitoring their growth in the years ahead.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
