The lower elevation woodlands provide wood for harvest and maple sugaring as well as valuable wildlife habitat. Approximately 2,500 acres of Huntington soils are designated as Prime or Statewide Agricultural soils, found mostly along the Huntington River valley. According to the U.S. Natural Resource Conservation Service, Prime Agricultural soils have the highest potential for crop production with few limitations. Statewide soils have more limitations for crop productions such as steep slopes, stoniness or flooding problems. Stream banks should be shaded to create a constant and cooler temperature in the water.
Cool water holds a higher level of dissolved oxygen than warm.
Certain areas need restoration of plant communities due to grazing. The Audubon has 50-100 ft buffers along stream banks within the town. Agriculture is exempt from maintaining a 100-foot buffer zone along streams and river, but should be required to use the minimal width of buffer. In the past the grants have been issued for stream bank stabilization projects. Trees play an essential role in the health of streams and rivers.