FRIENDS OF THE LAKE
Friends of the Lake –2017 in Review
Reforestation Efforts Continue
During 2017, Friends of the Lake (FOL) recognized a 6-acre parcel
of LLA land just north of Summerfi eld was ideal for preservation and
reforestation. Aft er obtaining approval
from the LLA Board of Directors, FOL
worked with Frederick County’s Creek
ReLeaf program to establish a permanent
conservation easement on this property.
Th is lovely area north of Steamboat Way
contains a natural stream and spring
which both feed into Lake Linganore.
Th e county will plant native hardwood
trees in the easement and maintain
the planting for fi ve years, at no cost to
Lake Linganore
homeowners.
Working
with
M a r y l a n d’s
Healthy Forests
and
Healthy
Waters program,
FOL has several areas in fi nal planning for planting this spring. Under
this program, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will
provide and plant about 3½ acres of native trees and shrubs throughout
the Lake Linganore community on
spaces that are currently open turf.
Th is eff ort will also be fully funded
by the state. Converting open turf
to tree-covered, natural areas not
only saves money from mowing,
but contributes to the health of
Lake Linganore lakes and other
waterways while providing habitat
for wildlife.
Th ese new reforestation areas
continue FOL’s eff orts to mitigate
the deforestation that results from
ongoing development. In previous
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10 LakeTalk January 2018
years, FOL advocated for and helped plan the reforestation areas in
front of the Audubon Condos, along the Indian Caves Trail in the
Meadows, at the new entrance to Nightingale, on a steep slope along
Lake Meryl, and in an open fi eld in Summerfi eld. FOL continues to
maintain these areas with contractor support and volunteer eff ort.
Many reforestation areas are densely planted to compensate for an
expected high mortality rate. You can all help improve the success
of these areas. If a tree tube has fallen over, return it to their upright
position. Th e netting is in place to deter birds and other wildlife from
entering and getting trapped in