Payne Creek Demonstration Area Grand Opening

The Payne Creek Demonstration Area Grand Opening was held on Friday, April 9th, 2010.  This area highlights the restoration of shortleaf pine woodlands in the Bankhead National Forest.  It will provide a place where visitors can learn about the shortleaf woodlands restoration that is occurring on the Bankhead. The area located just off Highway 33 approximately a half mile north of the Sipsey Fork Bridge.  Some of the practices implemented on this site include planting, thinning, and midstory removal.  With the help of WildSouth volunteers, an old logging road down to Payne Creek was opened so visitors could easily access the canyon area near the creek.  Students from Double Springs Elementary School, Alabama A&M University, and Falkville High School attended the grand opening.  The Winston County Natural Resources Council helped sponsor this educational event.