The Land Conservancy looks back at 2014
Editor’s Note: We run this submission from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County as a public service, but grant that it expresses opinions — which is why we’re running as a column, not as a straight news story or release. As always, we welcome comment and opinions.
2014 is rapidly coming to a close and the members, board, staff, interns and volunteers of The Land Conservancy...
Op/Ed: VISTA 2025 offer balance of growth and preservation
By Molly Morrison, President, Natural Lands Trust
Molly Morrison
It may be surprising that preservation features so prominently in reports about Chester County’s new economic development plan. The need to balance economic growth and preservation is, however, the innovative and insightful organizing principal of VISTA 2025, the County’s new Economic Development Strategy.
The plan, prepared with...
Letter: Leff needed in Kennett for real change
To The Editor,
I just wrote a very big check for KCSD school taxes, up yet again from last year. It is indeed a privilege to live in bucolic Kennett Township, and good schools are important, but the resulting taxes are becoming prohibitively expensive for many of us.
A major part of this problem is the current haphazard approach to development in our township. For every new house built, two...
Letter: Ross didn’t protect open space
To the Editor
Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) voted for House Bill 2224 which, according to the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, PennFuture and many other open space organizations, puts public land, including much-loved parks, at risk of being sold for short term gain or on a political whim. It tosses out longstanding rules that ensure government cannot sell parks and other Open Space if the lands...
Stevens claims Elling violated Sunshine Act
Supervisors spar over easement; residents ask why trail requirement was dropped
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Supervisors chair Michael Elling listens as residents ask how the final terms on a conservation easement for the Schmidt property on MacFarlan Road.
KENNETT — For a second time this year, a township supervisor has accused one of his colleagues of misconduct...
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, KennettTimes.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
CHADDS...
Open space: the battle to preserve the King Ranch
Author to sign book about ranch history and aftermath, ‘Catalyst for Conservation’ Sunday
David Shields, a co-author of the book 'Catalyst for Conservation' will speak about the book project and sign copies at Brandywine River Museum Sunday.
Many of the scenic vistas revered by residents in the Kennett area and neighboring communities owe their existence to a herd of well-traveled...
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...
Letter: setting the record straight on land conservancy
To The Editor:
Unfortunately, misinformation has been circulating via flyers and advertisements paid for by a contributor to the Falcoff Campaign, which is not only false but purposely misleading. In order to set the record straight, The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County wants you to know the TRUTH:
Letter: Wake up, Mr. Nale
To The Editor:
Just like Rip van Winkle, Mr. Nale appears to have been asleep. (referring to his letter of last week). He failed to notice that our township residents have been celebrating the addition of a new 90 acres of preserved land less than a year ago.(Auburn HeightsII) There was NO help from Kennett Township. Yes, in four years the scorecard is:
