Cathedral Pines, Protected natural area in Cornwall, Connecticut, US.
Cathedral Pines encompasses 42 acres of white pine and hemlock forest, with trees reaching heights between 120 and 140 feet.
The forest established between 1770 and 1800 was part of Major Seth Pierce's thousand-acre farm before John E. Calhoun purchased it in 1882.
The Nature Conservancy maintains this forest as a research area where fallen trees decay naturally, contributing to ecological studies.
Visitors can access the preserve from Essex Hill Road parking area for activities such as hiking, bird watching, and nature observation.
Three simultaneous tornadoes in July 1989 altered the forest structure, accelerating its natural transformation from pine to hemlock dominance.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.83600,-73.32520
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:07
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