As one Salford Township, Montgomery County parcel after another changed from farmland to development, John and Clee Williams took steps to ensure a different outcome for the 50 acres of woodlands on which they reside. Thanks to a generous donation made by the Williams’, Environmental Stewardship Fund grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural […]
Expanding Michaux State Forest
An Environmental Stewardship Fund investment helped protect 2,500 acres of forested land in western Adams County, a region that has lost a significant amount of open space in recent years. The property, known as Glatfelter Tree Farm #1, was added to the Michaux State Forest. In addition to providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, the forest […]
Stone Hill Greenway
Collaboration between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Natural Lands, Montgomery County Lands Trust (MCLT), Limerick Township, and other stakeholders ensured the preservation of over 80 acres of open space in Montgomery County. Adjacent to both state game land and Limerick Community Park, this parcel (known as the Kurylo property) includes meadows and forests, water […]
Adding Land to Coventry Woods Preserve
North Coventry Township’s Coventry Woods Preserve has grown steadily since the first property was purchased in the 1960s. The preserve is located at the eastern edge of the Hopewell Big Woods landscape, which includes 15,000 contiguous acres of forest recognized as the only viable example of high-quality forest block in southeastern Pennsylvania. Its lush resources […]
A Unique Partnership Benefits Many
An exciting partnership between Montgomery County Lands Trust, New Hanover Township, and Fellowship Farm brought land conservation and additional resources to a social services group with a special mission. Located in a peaceful rural setting, Fellowship Farm (since provides a wide array of benefits for diverse groups from the Philadelphia region and beyond. Fellowship Farm […]
