Restoration > Oak Brush Plains - Brentwood, New York
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In the midst of a sprawling suburban community on Long Island is a large tract of land that has been the sad recipient of discarded goods and neglect. As more trash accumulated on the site over the years it became even more reason for those with truckfuls of unwanted garbage to make their dumping quick and cheap and easy.
Image: Volunteer workers help with the restoration at Oak Brush Plains.
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Native America was part of a group of local concerned groups that drew attention to the value and important of this neighborhood habitat. Local people and organizations were rallied to remove the refuse from the land and have it carted to a nearby landfill. After days of collection and toil the land began to look clean once again.
Image: Young participant in Oak Brush clean-up project.
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The bear oak, pitch pine, dwarf white oak, and blueberry bushes of this area of Long Island, New York were again able to boast the beauty of of this unique Oak Brush Plains habitat. The community at large is now aware of the importance of this area and is able to embrace it as something to be proud of.
Image: Oak Brush Plains scenic view through pine branches.