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Goritz Woodland/Wetland

Goritz Woodland, Location Map

Access  - Open from dawn until dusk
Location

 - Goritz Woodlot/Wetland Location Map

 - South Campus, farms area, west of College Rd., south of Forest Rd.

 - Accessibility is limited due to the natural growth of vegetation and the terrain

 - Entrance Points - map

> There are no formal entrances

Parking

 - Goritz Woodland/Wetland Location Map

 - Park along the road near the southeast corner of the natural area. Take care not to block the gates.

Features

 - 10.3 acres

 - Disturbed open canopy forest with a dense undergrowth

 - Steep north slope in the middle of the woodlot that contains sugar maple, basswood, white oak, and American beech

 - Abundance of prickly ash clones

 - Many exotic species, including honeysuckle, privet, multiflora rose, and cotoneaster

 - Evidence of burning throughout the woodlot

 - Former pond on the north side

Publications & Reports

 None at this time.