Merger of conservation agencies announced
Montco organization to become affiliate of Natural Lands Trust
Anticipating a heightened ability to protect natural resources, Natural Lands Trust and Montgomery County Lands Trust (MCLT) announced a merger July 2.
The Ches-Len Preserve is one of several Chester County nature preserves that is owned and managed by Natural Lands Trust.
Under the terms of the agreement, MCLT becomes an affiliate of...
Brandywine Battlefield Task Force talks more regional approach
Bike paths, hiking trails and linking sites from Kennett to Chadds Ford seen in plans
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Local proponents of the Brandywine Battlefield area showed off plans for regional preservation and bike and trail links connecting areas of the battlefield area. On this map, presented Thursday night, potential bike paths connecting the areas are shown in orange
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New Lenfest Center to enhance ChesLen Preserve
Benefactors, local elected officials gather to celebrate ground-breaking for 9,300-sq.-ft. facility
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gathering to celebrate the ground breaking of the Lenfest Center at the ChesLin Preserve, local elected officials, members of the National Land trust staff and benefactors gathered, Wednesday. From left, back row, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands...
Land Conservancy plans busy spring
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s (TLC) mission is to ensure the perpetual preservation of open space, natural resources, historic sites, and working agricultural lands throughout southern Chester County. TLC encourages residents to spend time outside enjoying nature whether it is on one of our nature preserves or the many other open spaces throughout the county. ...
Proponents make economic case on open space
Pennsbury Land Trust Meeting highlights case studies and return on investment to local economy
By Donna C. Gregory, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
PENNSBURY — Kristine Kern, Bucks County’s open space coordinator and GreenSpace Alliance board member, made the case for preserving open space during the Pennsbury Land Trust’s annual meeting last week.
Kern presented two case studies from Chester...
Pennsbury Land Trust to talk economics
Annual meeting to look at cost benefits of preserving open space
By Donna C. Gregory, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
PENNSBURY — Many people support the preservation of open space in their community, but did you know that investment actually pays off?
Guest speakers Kristine Kern, Bucks County open space coordinator, and Patty Elkis, associate director of comprehensive planning for the Delaware...
Pocopson residents get good news before holidays
Tax rate to stay flat, more open space to be preserved
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Brandwine Valley Association Executive Director Jim Jordan (left) and Pocopson Board of Supervisors' chair Steve Conary discuss new open space preservation in the township during Monday's meeting.
POCOPSON — Township residents received several gifts during Monday night’s Board of...
Pocopson officials look to protect parklands
Supervisors investigating whether conservation easements can be placed on township properties to preserve them as open space
By Kelli Siehl, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Township officials are looking into ways to permanantly protect township-owned properties such as Pocopson Park.
POCOPSON — All who have visited Pocopson Park know of its value to the community. Residents and visitors...
Commentary: Politics trumps common sense in open space cuts