While we often think of springtime as the time for crazy amounts of tree-planting, fall can also be a good time to plant young trees and jump start the restoration of a riparian area. This week, the Conservation Corps finished up a flood plain forest restoration planting of 2300 trees and shrubs along the shores of the CT River in Piedmont, NH. The 7.5 acre parcel had previously been used as a corn field, but will now be converted back into silver maple flood plain forest – protecting the water from future harmful runoff and the land from premature erosion. The project was a partnership effort between the landowner, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Connecticut River Watershed Council and NorthWoods.The Corps also recently worked with the Town of Burke Conservation Committee to plant 15 large (12 ft) Red and Sugar maples at the Burke Town Park in East Burke. The project will help beautify the town park, provide shade and, in a small way, help with global warming.