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Conservation Easements Preserve 325 Acres Of Open Space In Philadelphia
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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced conservation easements are now in place on 325 acres of core property between Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue and the Schuylkill Bike Trail in Philadelphia.
The easements, supported by DCNR, will be held by Natural Lands Trust and will protect the land in perpetuity, while continuing to allow educational, recreational and agricultural activities.
“This easement to protect the Schuylkill Center’s land is critical for the conservation and enhancement of the broader Schuylkill River Trail,” DCNR Deputy Secretary Cindy Dunn said. “DCNR also supports this project because it ensures that children will always have access and a connection to nature in this special place.”
“It would be difficult to overstate the significance of preserving 325 acres of open space in Philadelphia,” noted Molly Morrison, president of the Natural Lands Trust. “This really is an historic moment for the city. We are grateful to The Schuylkill Center’s Board of Trustees for having the foresight to ensure that this wonderful resource is preserved for future generations.”
“This is a very historic moment for The Schuylkill Center, and for our community”, said SCEE Board Member Anne Bower. “The placement of Conservation Easements ensures that The Center’s mission to preserve and improve our natural environment by fostering appreciation, understanding and responsible use of the ecosystem will be recognized in perpetuity. It is our hope that the community will embrace The Schuylkill Center’s mission, and foster conservation and stewardship by participating in the many exciting activities that will be planned in celebration of this momentous occasion.”
For more information, visit the Schuylkill Center website.
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12/27/2010 |
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