WeConservePA: North Country Trail Preserves First Property; Heritage Conservancy Preserves Forest/Wetlands

The WeConservePA organization provided this update on land preservation by the North Country Trail Association and the Heritage Conservancy.

North Country Trail Association

The North Country Trail Association recently announced its first-ever land purchase— the Beaver River Property— to further our goal of permanently protecting the North Country National Scenic Trail and its surrounding landscape.

A landowner near Wampum, Lawrence County agreed to sell approximately 8 acres to the NCTA, helping secure permanent protection for the trail near the Beaver River. 

Without this land, nearly four miles of existing trail would need to be relocated. 

This project protects 900 feet of existing North Country Trail, ensuring continued access for hikers. It will also conserve the same amount of natural frontage on the Beaver River, an important natural and recreational resource.

Heritage Conservancy

The Heritage Conservancy partnered with Moore Township in Northampton County to conserve 13.26 acres of prime forest and wetlands.

The Carpency Property holds valuable wildlife habitat, a diverse tree canopy, wetlands, and stream frontage that is vital to the health of the local watershed. Its wetlands have environmental value, helping to mitigate the local effects of extreme weather.

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The 2026 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 29 to May 1 in Lancaster.

Related Articles This Week:

-- Natural Lands Adds 102 Acres To Bryn Coed Preserver In Chester Springs, Chester County  [PaEN] 

-- Western PA Conservancy, Pittsburgh Public Schools, PNC Foundation Celebrate New Natural Play Space, Outdoor Classroom At Spring Garden Early Childhood Center  [PaEN] 

-- Penn State Extension Hosts 9-Part Woods In Your Backyard Webinar Series Jan. 14 to March 11   [PaEN]

-- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 6 Saving Nature In Your Backyard Program In Hershey, Dauphin County  [PaEN] 

-- DCNR Grant News: Nov. 6 Grants Online Workshop; New Baldwin Boro Park; Schuylkill River Trail Expands; Nominate A PA River Of The Year

NewsClips:

-- Lancaster Farming: Lancaster County Conservation District Celebrates 75 Years  

-- WHYY: Bristol’s Nature Club, Heritage Conservancy Teaches Kids Lessons On A Forest Floor In Bucks County ​

[Posted: November 1, 2025]  PA Environment Digest