Drove out to the Belt Woods, a fragment of old growth in the middle of Prince Georges county this morning. I wanted to get some photos of the old woods for a photo essay that I'm working on. The woods are a sad but proud remnant of mature trees wedged between busy Rt 214, Church Road, and the Six Flags amusement park. The 43 acre tract is a National Landmark and is home to 150' tall Tuliptrees and Oaks. The DNR website indicates that it also has a high density of breeding bird breeding and is home to threatened and endangered plants. Sadly, the protected grove is so small almost all of it is visible from the roadside. Actual access to the site is by permit only and I had not called ahead, so this was a look but do not touch experience.
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