Witherell Woods - Palmer Park

The 70-acre Witherell Woods in Palmer Park is the largest old-growth forest in the Tri-County area, and one of only seven forests in the City of Detroit. Witherell Woods contains a true Oak-Beech Climax forest and some of the oaks exceeding 350 years in age were planted by Mother Nature herself. 3 distinct natural communities are present and over 100 different species of native plants, including several species of oak, maple and hickory. Improvements and changes made by People For Palmer Park, the Adopt-a-Park Community Partner with the City of Detroit, are mindful of this, and aim to ensure that the park will become self-sustaining, protected and a treasure to be enjoyed by all for generations to come.

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