CONSERVATION VALUES:
The Town and the Orleans Conservation Trust believe this property is important to preserve for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes. The acquisition of the property will:
Protect land within the Town's Groundwater Protection District
Preserve land which lies entirely within the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern
Preserve land within the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program recognized primary habitat
for rare or endangered species
Maintain and enhance a wildlife corridor between Crystal Lake and a large red maple/white cedar
swamp north of the parcel
Add to the 40+ acres of preserved land by OCT and the Town along or just off Monument Road
Provide additional educational and recreational opportunities
ANIMAL & BIRD SIGHTINGS
Red Fox Great Horned Owl Snapping Turtle
Coyote Red Tailed Hawk Green & Bull Frogs
White Tailed Deer Great Blue Heron
Osprey Numerous Song Birds
NEIGHBORHOOD VALUE
Eliminates a potential house and septic system
Reduces future traffic flow
Protects nearly 500 feet of roadside greenbelt and the rural
character along Monument Road, a Town Scenic Road
Enhances property value (proximity to protected open space)
BUDGET
OCT Private Fundraising Goal $ 21,500
Thomsen Mini-Grant $ 1,000 (Awarded in May 2011)
Conservation Partnership Grant $ 17,500 (Application submitted in July
and awards will be
announced in November 2011)
TOTAL ACQUISITION PRICE $ 40,000
The Town and the Orleans Conservation Trust believe this property is important to preserve for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes. The acquisition of the property will:
Protect land within the Town's Groundwater Protection District
Preserve land which lies entirely within the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern
Preserve land within the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program recognized primary habitat
for rare or endangered species
Maintain and enhance a wildlife corridor between Crystal Lake and a large red maple/white cedar
swamp north of the parcel
Add to the 40+ acres of preserved land by OCT and the Town along or just off Monument Road
Provide additional educational and recreational opportunities
ANIMAL & BIRD SIGHTINGS
Red Fox Great Horned Owl Snapping Turtle
Coyote Red Tailed Hawk Green & Bull Frogs
White Tailed Deer Great Blue Heron
Osprey Numerous Song Birds
NEIGHBORHOOD VALUE
Eliminates a potential house and septic system
Reduces future traffic flow
Protects nearly 500 feet of roadside greenbelt and the rural
character along Monument Road, a Town Scenic Road
Enhances property value (proximity to protected open space)
BUDGET
OCT Private Fundraising Goal $ 21,500
Thomsen Mini-Grant $ 1,000 (Awarded in May 2011)
Conservation Partnership Grant $ 17,500 (Application submitted in July
and awards will be
announced in November 2011)
TOTAL ACQUISITION PRICE $ 40,000
The Orleans Conservation Trust will hold title to the 1.78-acre lot and the property will be open to the public for walking and educational pursuits.
GIFFEN PRESERVATION PROJECT
FACT SHEET
FACT SHEET
Orleans Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 1078
East Orleans, MA 02643-1078
(508) 255- 0183
oct@orleansconservationtrust.org
P.O. Box 1078
East Orleans, MA 02643-1078
(508) 255- 0183
oct@orleansconservationtrust.org
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ONLY $10,000 LEFT TO RAISE!