The carbonate minerals from dolomitic bedrock add minerals, nutrients, and alkalinity to the soil above, creating a richer growing environment. This bedrock is found along Woodward Reservoir and the resulting richer soils support a variety of natural communities and plant species that are uncommon in this area of Vermont (Thompson, 35), including green spleenwort (endangered in Vermont), blue cohosh, jack in the pulpit, summer sedge, stout goldenrod, basswood, and white ash (Engstrom, 2009). Farm & Wilderness’ conserved land protects these state-important species.
DOLOMITIC BEDROCK AT FARM & WILDERNESS PROPERTY
DISTRIBUTION OF DOLOMITIC BEDROCK IN VERMONT
Dolomitic Bedrock Other Bedrock Types
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The diagram along the bottom of the page shows a cross section of Vermont bedrock. The complexity of the layers illustrates how bedrock extends below ground; only a small section of rock at the surface influences the soils above.
NINEVAH AREA
Source: USGS
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