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MassAcorn: A co-operative resource network for the Westfield and Deerfield watersheds of western Massachusetts.

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January 2009: Recovering from the Ice Storm Print E-mail

Photos courtesy of Robert Lord December 11 was an exciting day for many people in western Massachusetts. The severe ice storm, which knocked out power for many people for over a week, took a toll on the region. Driving around the area following the storm, it’s apparent that many of our trees took the brunt of the storm; the added tons of ice were simply too much for many trees to withstand. Fortunately, the woods in western Massachusetts are comprised of species (oaks, maples, hemlocks) that are resistant or moderately resistant to the effects of ice storms.  

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