Scenic view of an abandoned agricultural field that has been allowed to revegetate naturally. The field is now a patchwork of woody thickets and open areas dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants such as ragweed, asters, and goldenrod. Also present are Eastern White Pine, which is a common invader of old fields, particularly on the eastern side of the Adirondacks.

Fields no longer used for agriculture quickly develop into a patchwork of woody thickets and open areas. Eastern White Pine, as shown here, is a common invader of old fields. Essex County, NY (13 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-f...

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