Land preservation in southeast Pennsylvania has a rich history through innovative conservation initiatives and farmland and historic preservation programs. While protecting public and private lands from potential development is a noble effort, managing these areas in a manner that continues to support the ecosystem services they provide is where the true benefit is realized.
In collaboration with Heritage Conservancy, this roughly 3-acre project involved the development and subsequent establishment of a riparian buffer along Cook Creek. Canopy and understory tree species were planted and a diverse herbaceous layer intending to change over time as trees mature was seeded.
