Willow Brook Farm Secondary Succession

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This spot is along the Harry and Mary Todd trail right just beyond the first boardwalk.    The left path goes up and over the glacial kame and rejoins the more level trail (one to the right) at the entrance to the second boardwalk.    First photo was taken in 2013 and the second was taken in 2025.
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2013
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2025
This next spot is located on the edge of one of the fields bordering Fleetwood Farm.  First photo taken 2007 and second in 2025.
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2007
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2025
Another field on the back section of the Todd Trail.   This south facing hillside gets lots of sun and thus very vigorous regrowth.  Lots of Pin Cherry and White pine are repopulating these unused fields.   Before shot was taken in 2007 and the after shot was taken in 2025.
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2007
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2025
Final example, first photo is from 2007 and second is from 2025.
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2007
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2025