Lowell Holly Reservation
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Lowell Holly Reservation
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 The Conaumet Bay in the reserve |
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 55 ha | |
| WDPA ID | 55553832 | |
| Geographical location | 41 ° 40 ′ N , 70 ° 29 ′ W | |
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| Setup date | 1942 | |
| administration | The Trustees of Reservations | |
Lowell Holly Reservation is a 135 acres (0.5 km² ) large nature reserve in the urban areas of Mashpee and Sandwich in the state of Massachusetts of the United States , which by the organization The Trustees of Reservations is managed.
history
The present sanctuary was named after its original owner Abbott Lawrence Lowell , who bequeathed it to the Trustees in 1942. Since around 250 American holly trees ( ilex opaca ) thrive there, the name of the sanctuary was supplemented by its English-language name, holly .
Although the area is one of the few locations on Cape Cod where older forest stands can be found, it can be clearly seen which style of horticulture Lowell preferred. After he acquired the property of John Rothery, which again the Wampanoag - Indians had bought Fred Jonas, Lowell planted at various places Rhododendron ( rhododendron ponticum and rhododendron catawbiense ) and Heather ( Kalmia latifolia ). Although rhododendrons do not occur naturally on Cape Cod, the region's mild climate, combined with the acidic soil, provide an ideal habitat for this plant.
Lowell bequeathed the sanctuary to the trustees in the hope that the plant diversity there would be preserved. In 1949, Wilfred Wheeler, Sr. continued his work and planted another 50 holly trees. Today it is the most northerly area that allows study of holly. In 1973 the trustees were able to purchase additional areas.
Protected area
Approximately 4 mi (6.4 km ) of hiking trails run through the reserve, some along old carriage trails that follow the coastline of Mashpee Pond and neighboring Wakeby Pond . The lakes have sandy beaches and rich fish stocks. A peninsula of the protected area protrudes into each of the two lakes, from which there is a good view of the lake.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ Property History. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed February 9, 2014 .
- ↑ About Lowell Holly. The Trustees of Reservations , accessed February 9, 2014 .