Nature Conservancy Donates 80 Acres Of Parkland To Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Nature Conservancy has handed over 80 acres of land to the county, significantly expanding a local park.

The property, adjacent to Nottingham County Park, has been owned by the Nature Conservancy since they bought it for $275,000 in 1998.

The acreage is unique and has ecological importance, as it contains one of the largest serpentine barrens on the east coast.

The county said that the Nature Conservancy believed turning over the land to the county would result in improved and streamlined conservation management. Nottingham County Park will now grow to 731 acres in size.

Some changes that are in the works include an extension of the park's Buck Trail, and additional work to control invasive species, officials said.

“Chester County’s focus on land preservation as part of its comprehensive plan has been in place for 30 years now, and is an appreciated asset by our citizens,” Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said in a statement. “One of our specific Strategic Plan goals is the addition of three percent growth to our parks system across the county, and this acquisition will certainly help us to reach that goal.”

The park is located on 150 Park Road in Nottingham.

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