The lake is surrounded by open meadows, hardwood forests and reforested areas. The woods were largely reforested with spruce. Much of the primeval vegetation returned, and abandoned fields and pastures were reforested. Since then, they have reforested 12.5 of the 14.5 hectares of the farm. Since 1968, some moorland has been reforested by the Forestry Commission. Other accessible mountain areas are being reforested, mainly with pines, mahoe and mahogany. Some areas have been reforested with stone pines ("Pinus pinea") and aleppo pines ("Pinus halepensis"). Onondaga County highlands now are more heavily reforested, with public parks and preserves providing recreation. As agricultural production moved westward, areas of New England have since reforested. It was also announced that much of the land would be reforested. Also offers a scenic view of reforested mountains and hills. The Tiergarten was reforested between 1949 and 1959. Before the Sugarlands was reforested, Chimney Tops was clearly visible from most of the valley. This is a reforested area with a small artificial lake, a picnic area and playground.