A Friends of DuPont Forest Membership Benefit
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A Walk on the Wild Side
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Back in the Day With….….Channing Hubbard
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Stocking Fish in the Forest
4
Note From the Editor
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Fly Fishing in DuPont
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What Do Retired Forest Supervisors Do?
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Volunteer Appreciation
7
Oskar Blues Supports the Forest
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Forest Supervisor’s Report
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Tour de Falls
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I Spy With My Naked Eye
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President’s Report
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Business Membership
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Events Calendar
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SPRING 2016
Friends of DuPont Forest
P. O. Box 2107
Brevard, NC 28712
A Walk on the Wild Side
Article & photos by Alan Cameron
Bobcats
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are elusive and very wary so most people
do not realize that they are as plentiful as they actually are. In the
wild they can live to 12 years or older and can attain weights of
30 pounds. They can easily bring down a grown deer. Bobcats
are the most abundant wildcat in the United States and they have
the greatest range of all native North American cats.
Males are referred to as “toms,” females as “queens,” and the
young are called “kittens.” A group of bobcats is called a
“clowder.”
Though bobcats prefer to eat rabbits, they will hunt a variety of
Bobcat lays claim to deer carcass
things including insects, chickens, small rodents, deer, and geese
and other birds. They prefer to kill their own prey but, as can be
seen in the accompanying photos, they will also come to my
Golden Eagle photo site in the DSRF that is baited with roadkilled deer. There they often take over the deer for several days
and prevent other animals from feeding.
Bobcats are solitary and territorial. They breed from winter into
spring and have a gestation period of about two months, similar
to that of house cats.
Bobcat sightings in this area are often reported as “mountain lions”. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's
stand on mountain lions is that there are none in the state.
Bobcat with deer
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Heartleaf
Heartleaf’s capsule-like flower
I have found French Broad Heartleaf at over 60 locations in the
DSRF and one of the easiest places to see it is at Bridal Veil
Falls. There are many plants on the sides of the trail from the viewing platform down to the lower area.
French Broad Heartleaf
North Carolina is the nation's epicenter for varieties of Heartleaf
plants with nine species occurring in our state. But only one species
appears to be in the DSRF. It is called French Broad Heartleaf
(Hexastylis rhombiformis) and is listed by the state as
“Significantly Rare” and by the Federal Government as a “Species
of Concern”. This species was first identified in 1982 and has been
found only in parts of Henderson, Transylvania, Buncombe and
Polk Counties.
Spotted Salamander
Spotted Salamanders (A mbystoma maculatum) are not at all rare in
this area but they are rarely seen because they spend most of their
lives in burrows in upland forests, and they come out to forage for
worms, insects, spiders, and snails only at night.
They are a very large salamander and can grow to as much as ten
inches long. They are also very long-lived with ages of 30 years
being recorded.
Pollination is by wasps, flies and
thrips, but seed dispersal is by a
species of ant. The seeds are covered with a sweet substance that
the ants like so they carry the
seeds to their nests, eat the sweet
Thrips image taken
stuff, and then discard the seeds
from the Internet
on their trash pile where they germinate. So Heartleaf plants are often found coming out of old ant
nests. They are also occasionally found growing out of rock crevices that had housed former ant colonies.
This evergreen grows close to the ground like Galax, and it is often
found with Galax. It can easily be distinguished because the edge of
the Galax leaf is serrated whereas on Heartleaf it is smooth.
Heartleaf plants flower in early spring, but the capsule-like flower
has such a short stem that it is usually under the surface of the leaf
litter at the base of the plants.
Spotted Salamander
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Back in the Day With…….. Channing Hubbard
Article by Nancy Kay
I recently sat down with Mr. Channing Hubbard. In addition to being my friend and neighbor, Channing is a veritable wealth of information when it comes to the history of DuPont Forest and the surrounding area. He knows just about every nook and cranny of the
Forest and was one of the very first employees of the DuPont Corporation.
I asked Channing what things were like back in the day when
DuPont Corporation was up and running. Here are his responses
(paraphrased by me) to my questions:
How long have you lived in the area?
78 years.
When did you begin working for the DuPont Corporation?
In 1956.
How long did you work there?
37 years.
What positions did you hold and what were your job responsibilities?
My work began with DuPont Construction. This company built
Silicon Manufacturing, the business that preceded the DuPont Xray Manufacturing Plant. When I worked for DuPont Corporation, I
held multiple positions over the years including: labor, melt room
operator, and other operator positions in manufacturing. I also
served as employee counselor, recreation director, plant and property security supervisor, forester manager, cafeteria manager, customer relations, employee recreation manager, and other random responsibilities.
As the forester manager, I put a stop to the cutting of hardwood
trees that was so prevalent at the time. The desirable hardwoods
were all being removed, leaving the undesirable species, something
that wasn’t consistent with the original contract. I was involved
with planting thousands of new trees, and I did my best to be a good
steward of the forest.
I helped establish and was the first president of the DuPont Employee Recreation Association (DERA) that began when I was
working with Silicon Manufacturing. I wanted to get all the employees and their families out into the forest to hike, see the waterfalls, and picnic. DERA continued on at DuPont and I maintained
my involvement with it. In fact, the ball field that I helped build
across the road from the current Visitor Center was my idea. I was
so involved with this project that the field was named after me. I cut
the ribbon on opening day.
What did you enjoy the most about your work with DuPont?
I enjoyed it all. It was a pleasure to work for DuPont.
It’s 1974 and opening day at Hubbard Field. Channing Hubbard
(Second from the right) is ready to cut the ribbon.
What were the biggest challenges?
The biggest challenge was surveying the DuPont property. There
were 41 miles of property line because, back then, there were approximately 3,000 more acres of DuPont property than there is today. My job was to post no trespassing signs and mark the property
line with yellow paint. The challenge was that I encountered things
like buildings, fence lines, and pastures encroaching on the DuPont
property. I had to meet with the people involved and negotiate
agreements. In some cases we changed the DuPont property line to
accommodate them. In other cases, we kept the property lines as
they were. Some people were very happy with me and others were
not.
When you worked for DuPont what recreational activities did
employees get to enjoy?
Employees were allowed to do most anything - hunting, fishing,
swimming, cutting wood, camping, picnicking, shooting rifles and
bows and arrows, dancing, playing softball, and riding 4-wheelers,
motorcycles, and horses. DERA supervised all of these activities.
Employees had to sign in at the plant gatehouse before they could
participate in activities on the property. There were two people
working at the gatehouse 24/7. One stayed at the gatehouse and the
other patrolled the property.
What was your favorite way to recreate in the Forest?
Fishing and riding a 4-wheeler.
What do you think is important for people to know about the
Forest?
In 1929 the property was evaluated and surveyed for the purpose of
providing hydropower. The property located near the Guion and
known as the Flat Woods was to be a 336-acre lake on Grassy
Creek. A dam was to be constructed near Grassy Falls to create the
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Stocking Fish in the Forest
Article and photos by Jack Soyak
In 2002 an idea was put forward by John Carney (now deceased), a
past FODF Vice President, along with a member of the Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter. Their idea was to stock the Little River
with trout in the DuPont State Forest. The river had previously
been stocked with fish when the DuPont Corporation owned the
property.
John Carney discussed this idea with then Forest Supervisor David
Brown, and Powell Wheeler a Fishery Biologist at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. He soon had the support of the
Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter, FODF, and David Brown. Carney, Wheeler, and several members of the Pisgah Chapter surveyed
the Little River and determined stocking locations, from the pond
below Hooker Falls to the outflow from Lake Dense near the intersection of Conservation Joanna Roads.
Stocking of the Little River began in 2004 and the newly hired Educational Ranger, Eric Folk, was assigned the responsibility to oversee and provide support to the project.
Here’s how the fish stocking happens. The Bobby N. Setzer NC
Fish Hatchery in the Pisgah National Forest transport the trout in
insulated tanks equipped with water circulation and liquid oxygen
aeration. The trout have to be at least 10 inches long with a weight
of approximately 0.4 pounds. The normal number of trout placed in
the Little River is 785 fish. At each stocking, Rainbow trout make
Just one of many trout ready to hit the Little River
up 40 percent of the total, 40 percent are Brooks, and 20 percent are
Browns.
The Little River is stocked five times a year in March, April, and
May and again in October and November. Stocking takes place
even in the rain, sleet or snow but not during periods of high water
due to personnel safety. Some 60 volunteers from the Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter have participated in stocking the Little River
over the past years.
There have been great improvements in transporting the buckets
and Trout Unlimited volunteers over the years. The Forest Service
now provides an All-Terrain-Utility vehicle that holds 12 buckets,
the driver, and 4 volunteers. Additionally, the new pedestrian
bridge at Hooker Falls is used to reach the stocking points up to
Triple Falls.
Stocking along the Little River is normally done from the banks of
the river. However, to reach some of the locations, waders are
sometime used to insure a good distribution of the trout.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has classified this section
of the Little River as Delayed Harvest Waters. This means that
from the first Saturday in October to the first Saturday in June no
Volunteers offload the hatchery truck
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Note From the Editor
Have you noticed all the changes in our
newsletter? Our FODF newsletter has taken on a new look. This is because longtime
copy editor Nancy Black recently retired
from this job after many, many years. We
are so appreciative of all the long hours she
invested and the wonderful job she’s done.
Longtime FODF member Lynn Harton has
stepped up to the plate as the new copy
editor. He’s made some stylistic changes
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that I really like, and I hope you do as well.
Over the years Lynn has worked on the
FODF website, printed publications, and
the organization’s new maps including the
one recently produced by National Geographic. In addition, he’s managed to hike
all of the 80+ trails in the Forest! I believe
that Lynn is a natural fit for the job of copy
editor, and I thank him for his willingness
to invest the hours in doing so.
In addition to changes in the appearance of
our newsletter, Lynn has introduced “live
links” into the on line version. For example, if an article appears on more than one
page, simply click on, “continued on page
8” and you will be electronically escorted
to page 8. I hope you enjoy discovering the
many changes Lynn has made.
Thanks for your continued readership,
Nancy Kay 
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Fly Fishing in DuPont
Article and photos by J.E.B. Hall, Guide/Instructor with Davidson River Outfitters
Each year, visitors to DuPont State Recreational Forest arrive seeking a variety of outdoor experiences. They often include hiking to
one the many scenic waterfalls, mountain biking on the unique bedrock trails, or just enjoying the feeling of being away from cubicles
and mouse clicks. For some, the experience is more of a quest. It is
the pursuit of a worthy quarry that lies in wait beneath the crystalline waters of the Forest’s many streams and lakes. DuPont State
Recreational Forest is home to a variety of fish species that are the
desire of ardent anglers from far and wide. From trout fishing in
Little River, to chasing bass and pan fish in lakes and ponds,
DuPont offers year round angling opportunities for both local fishing addicts and visitors who can’t leave home without the chance to
wet a line.
The most glamorous fishing in DuPont is the trout fishing. Brook
trout, Brown trout, and Rainbow trout can all be found in the
streams that flow in the Forest. For most anglers, trout fishing in
DuPont means trying their luck in the Little River. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission designates the “Little” as a
Delayed Harvest trout stream. This means that, from October 1st
until the first Saturday in June, anglers can only use single hook
artificial lures or flies, and must release all fish.
During the summer months, the water becomes warm and is not
conducive to trout, so the state allows anglers to take fish by broader methods from June until October and retain up to seven fish per
person. During the Delayed Harvest regulations of fall, winter, and
spring anglers will find that most of the runs and pools from Lake
Dense to Hooker Falls are well stocked with all three species of
trout. The most popular spots in this stretch of river are found from
the base of Triple Falls to the pool beneath Hooker Falls. In this
section the river has good access via both the Triple Falls Trail and
Hooker Falls Road. It features many deep runs that can easily be
accessed by fisherman of all skill levels.
It is important to remember that weekends can be quite busy in
DuPont, and anglers should give their piscatorial minded brethren
ample room to fish. Courtesy and etiquette are the hallmarks of the
sporting world, and with DuPont’s numerous visitors, this is a great
Angler fishing in the most popular spot
on the Little, just beneath the highway bridge
opportunity for seasoned anglers to lead by example. While the
Delayed Harvest section of the “Little” gets most of the press, there
are other streams in DuPont that are also home to trout. Most of
these streams are small, and require anglers to use much more precision and stealth when fishing. The fish that reside in these smaller
streams are typically wild rainbows and browns. While not as large
as the hatchery fish found in the Little River, these stream borne
specimens make up for their size with beauty and their willingness
to take a well tied fly.
In addition to the great trout fishing opportunities that can be found
in DuPont, there are other warm water fishing venues that are
unique to the area. For the most part, fishing in Western North Carolina often takes place in moving bodies of water, or large hydroelectric impoundments. DuPont State Recreational Forest is unique
in that it offers some smaller lake and pond fishing situations that
are usually found in the flatter parts of the state. Largemouth Bass
and a variety of sunfish can be found in Lake Julia, Fawn Lake,
Lake Dense, Lake Imaging, and Lake Alford. Some of these areas
can be accessed by boat, but anglers must be willing to hike their
boats into and out of the lakes. Boats must be powered by paddles,
pedals, or electric motors. Gas powered watercraft are prohibited in
DuPont. For the most part, the bass and sunfish of DuPont are
small, scrappy fighters, and are well suited for young anglers, and
those young at heart.
Timing
The best time to fish in DuPont depends on what species of fish one
wants to catch. For trout, spring is best with fall being a close second. Spring often means that the streams have a bit more water and
aquatic insect activity is at it’s highest. The spring insect hatches
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Idyllic pool just downstream from Triple Falls
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What Do Retired Forest Supervisors Do?
Article by David Brown, Photos by David Brown & Tracey Gomez
I retired from the NC Forest Service as DSRF supervisor on August
31, 2013. I moved to the house my wife Claire and I built near
Boonville, a small town in Yadkin County, NC. The house is located on 22 acres of property named Flemingwood after my grandfather J. O. Fleming. He once owned the property. It is adjacent to my
home place and one half mile from where my younger brother and
his wife live. I returned to the rural area of my youth, where I used
to explore the woods, fish in creeks, and work in tobacco and hay
fields.
There is plenty to do. I work to maintain my 22 acre woodlot plus a
77 acre farm on the west side of town that I inherited from my father. I also look after the house where I grew up. It belongs to my
older brother who lives in eastern North Carolina. My dad had a
woodworking shop and barn behind that house.
David’s barn adornment
I have spent many hours in the shop working on various woodcrafts. The barn is full of lumber I had sawed from salvaged trees.
There are various pieces of wood that I will one day transform into
deer, benches, walking sticks, etc.
One of my specialties is building bluebird houses. I have sold dozens of these, many through the Changes in Altitude craft shop in
Cedar Mountain. If you go by the craft shop at the intersection of
Cascade Lake Road and Hwy 276, you will see the wooden man,
named Woody, and a couple of deer I made. I also make barn quilts.
David poses with his friend Woody
The first year after retirement, I spent many hours volunteering for
the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. I maintained and improved the house and land on Solomon Jones Road that was left to
the Conservancy by Ruth Jones. That gave me a place to stay on my
monthly visits to Cedar Mountain. That property has since been
sold, but the couple from West Virginia that bought the house have
graciously allowed me to continue using it as a part time caretaker,
until they move down permanently.
I am still involved with the DSRF. State retirement system regulations prohibited me from working in the forest for six months after
retirement. After that moratorium, I began volunteering a couple
days each month. I have flagged the forest boundary from Sky Valley Road to Cascade Lake. Since last July, I have been conducting
car counts in the six parking lots to help calculate attendance.
Trails remain an interest of mine. I have constructed trails at Kataluma, a religious retreat center being developed just west of Boonville. I also attended the Professional Trail Builders conferences in
Weston, West Virginia in 2014 and in Knoxville, Tennessee in
2016. I have helped with trail work in the forest with the FODF trail
crew and with the Pisgah Trail Blazers, and I have conducted trail
inspections for the forest staff.
Making those bluebirds happy
I enjoy attending Boonville United Methodist Church where I am in
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FODF Appreciates Volunteers Lyle and Molly Burgmann
Article by Nancy Kay
Please meet Lyle and Molly Burgmann, two lovely people who
work incredibly hard as volunteers for the Forest. If you happen to
see them on their mountain bikes be sure to thank them for their
efforts.
What are your volunteer activities, past and present?
Lyle: Trail crew (8 years), Trail Committee (5 years), litter crew (10
years), Board of Directors (5 years), Finance Committee chair (1
year), Tour de Falls coordinator (3 years), Tour de Falls volunteer
(5 years).
Molly: Trail crew (8 years), litter crew (10 years), DuPont Volunteer Trail Patrol (1 year), wildflower guide at Tour de Falls (3
years), Tour de Falls volunteer (5 years).
What fuels your desire to volunteer in the Forest?
We enjoy DuPont Forest so much we want to give back.
What is your favorite way to recreate in the Forest?
Mountain biking.
Do you have a favorite trail? If so, which one and why is it your
favorite?
Favorite Trail: Ridgeline because it is long and flowy.
Favorite Loop: Jim Branch to Isaac Heath to Locust to Hilltop and
return on Hilltop to Locust to Isaac Heath to Jim Branch to Buck
Forest to White Pine to Hickory Mountain Road to Ridgeline. If we
have extra energy we do Hickory Mountain Loop before Ridgeline.
If you could be granted one wish for the forest, what would it be?
Transfer of the "donut hole" from DuPont Corporation to DuPont
Forest. 
Oskar Blues Supports the Forest
Lyle & Molly Burgmann
Article by Rella Allred. Photo by Tom Parlier
The Oskar Blues Brewery’s CAN’d Aid Foundation recently
awarded a matching funds grant of $12,250 to FODF for extensive
improvements to Rocky Ridge and Switchback Trails. These much
needed renovations will involve rerouting and will make these trails
more sustainable and accessible for all user groups.
According to Diana Ralston, Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Executive
Director, “This project epitomizes our ‘get out and get after it’ mentality and is a great way for CAN’d Aid to give back in a very tangible and local way. We all use DuPont to recreate and we want to
play a role in keeping it accessible for all user groups. It’s a perfect
fit.”
In addition to this generous grant for trail work, Oskar Blues is
hosting other “shindigs” on the second Saturday of each month at
the Tasty Weasel, the Oskar Blues Taproom. These events
will feature live music, food and beer, and 30% of the sales at these
events will go towards ongoing FODF trail improvements. Oskar
Blues is also committed to recruiting volunteers to work with the
FODF Volunteer Trail Crew, promoting FODF memberships, and
serving as an outlet for sales of the new FODF National Geographic
maps.
FODF members can’t help but smile as they receive
the donation check from Oskar Blues
Thanks Oskar Blues for becoming an FODF Black Bear Business
Member. Most importantly, thank you for being such a great neighbor to our beloved forest. 
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Forest Supervisor’s Report
Article by Jason I. Guidry
Dear Friends of DuPont Forest,
ing areas. This year will be an important
time for identifying the path forward for
capital improvements. The FODF Board
has been exemplary at supporting the Forest for trail and facility improvements. We
hope that the FODF can continue to be one
of our most important partners in fundraising efforts going forward.
As the winter is starting to slip away, the
Ranger staff members continue their work
to improve our facilities and customer service. As you know, 2015 was the second
consecutive year of record level visitors to
the Forest, topping out above 600,000 people. The upward trend in popularity is likely to continue, as I cannot think of many
reasons for a downturn in the public’s demand. In preparation for another busy
year, here’s a preview of some promising
developments.
Restroom Attendants: DSRF plans to add
personnel to provide janitorial services for
our restrooms and portable toilet facilities.
These new Rangers will be able to assist
with other functions such as customer service, emergency response, and litter
pickup.
Public Safety: In December of 2015, the
NC Forest Service assigned the first ever,
commissioned, Law Enforcement Officer
to the Forest. This officer will help the
DSRF Rangers enforce Forest rules, and
will have the ability to coordinate efforts
with other law enforcement agencies that
share jurisdiction with DSRF.
ing crowds resulted in habitat damage,
crowding of trails, and littering. We will
close certain trails that have heavily visited
Blue Ghost populations, especially around
the High Falls Access Area. The remainder
of the Forest will remain open until 10
p.m. and all visitors are welcome to experience the Blue Ghosts until that time. We
will also be spreading the word that the
Blue Ghosts are found across Transylvania
and Henderson Counties, and are not exclusively on DSRF.
Blue Ghost Fireflies: We are going to take
a more protective approach to the Blue
Ghosts this May as last year’s overwhelm-
Capital Improvements: The DSRF Master
Plan, completed in December, highlighted
the need for restroom facilities at our park-
TOUR de FALLS
GUIDED BUS
TOUR
Trail Improvements: The FODF has
agreed to fund the trail repair and rerouting
of Rocky Ridge Trail and Switchback Trail
on the Henderson County side of DSRF.
These trails have experienced severe erosion over the past few years, potentially
impacting cold-water stream habitat and
sensitive plant communities. The FODF
sought and received a grant from Oskar
Blues Brewery to support the project,
which should begin in April, 2016.
As we strive for continual improvement, I
have no doubt that the rest of 2016 will be
exciting for everyone involved with the
Forest. I appreciate each and every member of FODF and thank you for your support.
Regards,
Jason I. Guidry
Forest Supervisor 
I Spy With My Naked Eye
Article by Nancy Kay, Photo by Carmen Durham
The origin of this sign remains a mystery. This means that, when
you see it, you get to make up your own story about it! But, first
you have to find it. To learn of its whereabouts, turn to Page 9.
DuPont State Recreational Forest
Mother’s Day Weekend
May 7 & 8, 2016
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
For info go to: dupontforest.com
Volunteers Needed
Contact Bev Parlier—[email protected]
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President’s Report
Article by Bev Parlier, Photo by Tom Parlier
Did you get to explore DuPont during the snows this past winter? The quiet solitude on the trails and ice on the waterfallsnice! But, with the coming of spring things are a-changing! Spring
“breakers” are here, and the visitation will increase as flowers
bloom and temperatures rise. As visitation at DuPont increases so
too does trash in the Forest, user conflicts, and other problems.
As you know, Hooker Falls is a very popular summer destination,
and the port-a-johns there cannot handle the crowds. Over 200,000
people visited Hooker Falls last year, and many of them used the
woods as toilets leaving toilet paper behind. What’s needed at
Hooker Falls are real flush toilets the funding for which must be
approved by the NC Legislature. Your FODF Board of Directors
strongly recommends that you write our representatives about
this deplorable situation. Below is a sample letter and contact information for our representatives:
Tom Apodaca
Susan Fisher
Nathan Ramsey
Tim Moffitt
Chris Whitmire
Chuck McGrady
Bev Parlier by 1957 Rambler on Poplar Hill Loop
(Go to July, 2014 Newsletter on Page 8 for Rambler Story)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dear __________,
Our FODF Annual Meeting is on April 19 at the Transylvania
County Library at 6:30 p.m. I hope you will come. It’s a chance to
socialize, enjoy light refreshments, discuss any concerns you have,
and learn what is new in the Forest. Our speaker will be Ryan Olson, Executive Director of Muddy Sneakers.
The Tour de Falls bus tour is our largest fundraiser and will be held
on Mothers Day weekend, May 7-8. Many volunteers are needed to
help park cars, greet visitors, and load busses. Please email me at
[email protected] if you can help. There will be a few new
twists for TDF this year! Also, please check out the Events Calendar in this newsletter. There are many exciting member
events planned.
I am writing to you on behalf of DuPont State Recreational Forest, one of the most popular recreation destinations in the state. Hooker Falls is the most frequently
visited parking area, with more than 200,000 visitors in
2015. The port-a-johns there cannot handle the
crowds. They are overflowing and visitors are using the
woods instead, leaving toilet paper behind. The odor is
horrendous. I respectfully request that you endorse
funding for the installation of flush toilets at the Hooker
Falls lot this year. Visitors to DuPont will thank you!
Sincerely,
______________
See you on the trails,
Bev Parlier 
Mission Statement
This interesting sign can be
found on Micajah trail, approximately two hundred
yards from the intersection
with Buck Ridge Road. No
one I’ve asked seems to
know about its origin.
Friends of DuPont Forest is a non-profit volunteer organization
dedicated to enhancing appreciation of the forest through education and recreation while protecting its natural and historic resources.
FODF Newsletter Committee
Editor: Nancy Kay [email protected] 707-477-6683
Copy editor: Lynn Harton
Kent Wilcox, Aleen Steinberg, Jerry Brown.
FODF Board of Directors
Bev Parlier - President, Helen Lee - Vice President, Rella Allred - Secretary, Dick Thompson - Treasurer
Dan Bresnahan, Jerry Brown, Lyle Burgmann, Dick Childs, Valerie Naylor, Jim Plick, Cathy Reiff, Aleen Steinberg, Terri Wallace
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Each spring during the first warm rains the adults leave their burrows and congregate at vernal pools where they mate and the females lay their eggs. The tennis ball-sized egg masses can easily be
seen in pools along Buck Forest Road and elsewhere in the
DSRF. When first laid the egg masses are completely transparent
but then become milky and later have a greenish tinge caused by
algae that gives off oxygen that the salamander embryos use.
The larvae are only about a half an inch long and have gills, but
within a few months will grow and undergo a metamorphosis to
become terrestrial adults that breathe through lungs. However,
heavy mortality will occur if the vernal pool dries up before the
larvae achieve adulthood. This is usually the case with the large
pool on Buck Forest Road just beyond the covered bridge. That
same pool is also used every year by Wood Frogs that also breed in
early spring. 
A Spotted Salamander egg mass
Back in the Day With…….. Channing Hubbard
lake. A cofferdam was to be built at the top of High Falls where the
bridge is now. A flume running from the cofferdam was to run to
the lake to supplement the water needed to operate the hydropower
plant on Grassy Creek. Three other hydropower plants were to be
built on the Little River, one at Hamilton Falls, one at High Falls,
and one at Triple Falls. Hamilton Falls was part of the Picklesimer
property that is now known as Cascade Lake.
The official engineering record of the plan stated that the lake
would have “hyper pure water” containing no impurities such as
pesticides, herbicides, and farm animal waste. A footnote in the
engineer’s diary said, “Looking ahead into the future this water
could possibly be a great asset to the greater Raleigh Durham area.”
As it turns out, the only hydropower plant that was completed is the
one on Hamilton Falls.
When DuPont bought the property, the plan was to build their manufacturing plant at Guion in order to take advantage of this reported
hyper pure water. This plan was revised when DuPont executives
were convinced to move the plant from Henderson County (where
Guion sits) to Transylvania County (where the plant was located
and is what we now refer to as the “donut hole”).
I worked with the McCoy and Helgerson Company to survey and
modify the existing Cascade Lake Road running from the Little
River community to Cedar Mountain. I worked on the portion of
the road running from Cedar Mountain to Staton Road. Cascade
Lake Road was changed from a narrow, curvy road to the road we
have today. These changes allowed good access for heavy equipment and tractor-trailers in and out of the manufacturing plant. The
lower part of DuPont/Staton Road was not built until the 1970’s.
I hope you have enjoyed hearing some history about the Forest we
all love so much. I certainly did. Channing is working on a book
about the history of Buck Forest, today known as DuPont State
Recreational Forest. I can’t wait to read it! 
What do Retired Forest Supervisors Do?
my brother’s Sunday school class and sing in the choir. I have done
some rock masonry work on the church property. I serve on the
Boonville Cemetery Committee. When I am in Cedar Mountain, I
enjoy attending Rocky Hill Baptist Church and Cedar Mountain
Community Club meetings as my schedule permits. I am still interested in photography. Last year I entered photographs in the Northwest Regional Library photo contest and plan to do the same this
year.
I continue to practice forestry on my family property. I have cut and
sold 48 cords of firewood (if cut 18” long and stacked four feet
high, the stack would be 1,024 feet long). I have maintained my
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professional forester status, am active with the Piedmont Chapter of
the Society of Professional Foresters, and am a certified inspector
for the American Tree Farm program. I also belong to the North
Carolina Forestry Association and The American Chestnut Foundation.
In closing I would like to thank FODF for the wonderful sendoff
you gave me when I retired, and for the work you continue to do in
support of the forest. I enjoyed working with FODF as Forest Supervisor, and I have enjoyed working with them on Tour de Falls as
a volunteer tour guide. 
DuPontForest.com
Stocking Fish in the Forest
trout may be harvested or possessed by an individual. Fly fishing
(catch and release) is allowed during this period, but only artificial
lures having one single hook can be used.
From the first Saturday in June, from sunrise till noon, fishing is
reserved for youth at or under age 16 and does not require a NC
Stocking trout in the spring
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Fishing License. People over the age of 16 must have a valid NC
Fishing License and they must wait until noon to begin fishing. They
may have up to seven trout in their possession and there are no restrictions on the type of lure used. 
Stocking fish in March (brrr)
Fly Fishing
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will often bring the trout near the surface and make for the best opportunities to fly fish. For lake and pond fishing, the warm days of
summer are the time to find the bass and sunfish at a more catchable depth. They are warm water fish and typically go deep during
winter’s chill.
License requirements
Anglers visiting DuPont State Recreational Forest who are over the
age of 16 will need a North Carolina fishing license. Those who
wish to fish the streams will also need a trout stamp. A valid license
holder must accompany anglers under the age of 16. 
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Spring 2016
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Events Calendar Spring 2016
Date
Event
Contact
Phone or email
Limit
Monthly
Trail Work Days - Second Saturday of each Month
Rella Allred
864-663-4111
None
April 14
Rattlesnakes and Copperheads ASC Classroom 1:00 PM
Presentation by Alan Cameron & Fred Bahnson
Alan Cameron
adcamer77@
bellsouth.net
24 Members
& Guests
April 19
FODF Annual Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
Transylvania County Library
212 South Gaston Street, Brevard, North Carolina
Bev Parlier
828-883-9278
None
April 16
Litter Pick-up - Lake Imaging Access Area at 9:00 AM
Dan Bresnahan
828-884-6806
None
April 30
Spring Wildflower Hike - Holmes Forest at 10:00 AM
May 3
15
FODF Board Meeting - ASC Classroom 6:30 PM
Bev Parlier
828-883-9278
Members
Tour de Falls - Check dupontforest.com for updates
Bev Parlier
828-883-9278
None
June 4
Effective use of Game Cameras - ASC Classroom 1:00 PM
Presentation by Alan Cameron & Fred Bahnson
Alan Cameron
adcamer77@
bellsouth.net
24 Members
& Guests
June 16
Endangered Species in DuPont Forest ASC Classroom 1:00 PM Alan Cameron
Presentation by Alan Cameron
adcamer77@
bellsouth.net
15
June 18
Litter Pick-up - Lake Imaging Access Area at 9:00 AM
828-884-6806
None
May 7 & 8
Dan Bresnahan
This is a schedule of planned events for early 2016. You will be notified by member email as more details become available. When the
number of participants are limited, reservations will be accepted one month before the event. All events are open to the public unless
noted "Members". Contact the FODF member listed for your reservation. We are always looking for new ideas, so please volunteer your
suggestions and expertise.
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Hooker Falls Contributor
$250
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Triple Falls Contributor
$500
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High Falls Contributor
$1000
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Forest Angel
$1000+
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