Land Trust Welcomes New Board Member Hon. James T. Walsh
Former U.S. Congressman James T. Walsh has joined the organization’s board of directors.
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Former U.S. Congressman James T. Walsh has joined the organization’s board of directors.
In addition to reaching the 25,000-acre mark, FLLT has also opened 46 miles of trails and protected over 3 miles of lakeshores.
Owned by Cheryl Prince-Brotherton, the farm is located on both sides of State Route 13, a prime location for development.
Addition of this parcel to High Tor will expand outdoor recreation opportunities, add to the protection of wildlife habitat, and help maintain Canandaigua Lake’s water quality.
The 74-acre preserve features forested bluffs overlooking Owasco Lake as well as wetlands, meadows, and a rugged gorge.
Within the Finger Lakes region, areas around Canandaigua, Ithaca, and Cortland are among the most threatened in the state according to American Farmland Trust’s “Farms Under Threat” report.
The preserve is a gift from Jerusalem residents Art and Kay Wilder.
The property contains 785 feet of frontage along the Owasco Inlet and is adjacent to the Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area.
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input.
This property provides an important connection between state lands on Bare Hill and two other parcels previously acquired by the Land Trust.
The property was generously donated to the organization by community members Cornelia “Nelly” Farnum and Jack Booker.
The Land Trust acquired a 35-acre property at the southeastern end of Otisco Lake.
The Land Trust purchased 75 acres of woodlands in Cortland and Onondaga counties, linking the organization’s High Vista and Hinchcliff Family preserves,
The grantees were chosen based on their ability to benefit youth by fostering their connection with nature.
Opening of the property to the public is planned for 2021.
The Land Trust is creating a greenbelt of conserved lands around the south end of the lake.
The farm includes panoramic vistas of Seneca Lake and the village of Watkins Glen.
The property will be transferred to New York State as an addition to Danby State Forest.
Protection of this parcel prevents future subdivision that would fragment wildlife habitat connectivity.
Future plans for the site include extending the preserve’s 2.5-mile trail system onto the new addition.