Authentic Put up by Renee’ Carey on 18 June 2025
The forested slopes of the 109-acre ‘Edelwald’ conservation easement in Lycoming County.
This spring, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) labored with landowners Jim and Cheryl Redmond to finish a conservation easement on their 109-acre property in Lycoming County. For practically 40 years, Jim and Cheryl have cared for this land with the purpose of conserving it for the long run. They first contacted NPC greater than a decade in the past, and in early 2024, once they started making long-term plans, they returned understanding NPC can be a dependable accomplice.
A ‘Noble Forest’ on the Slopes of Batys Mountain
The Redmonds affectionately named their property Edelwald, which suggests “noble forest” in German. It’s a reputation that matches effectively. The land sits on the south facet of Batys Mountain and is residence to a wholesome mixture of oak, hickory, and maple timber, together with patches of Japanese hemlock and white pine. Two open fields are maintained as meadows, providing house for wild turkeys, floor nesting birds, and different wildlife. A small stream, Dubois Hole Run, begins on the property and flows into Lycoming Creek, earlier than it joins the West Department Susquehanna River.
Including to a Rising Conservation Panorama
This property provides to a rising community of conserved lands within the area. It borders State Recreation Lands 133 and is near Loyalsock State Forest and several other different properties NPC has helped preserve. With its forested slopes seen from Rose Valley Highway, Edelwald is a quiet however highly effective reminder of the worth of conserving land.
“The Edelwald conservation easement is essential, not simply due to its measurement or the place it’s situated, however as a result of it connects key stretches of forest,” mentioned Sara Schlesinger, NPC’s Land Steward. “Conserving land like this helps wildlife transfer freely and helps hold our waters wholesome. We’re so grateful to Jim and Cheryl for his or her dedication to this land.”
Member Help Makes It Attainable
This conservation easement was made doable by the continued help of NPC’s members and companions. Their dedication helps preserve land, enhance water high quality, and strengthen partnerships that form the way forward for northcentral Pennsylvania. To assist proceed this work, please take into account donating immediately and make a distinction in our area’s conservation efforts.
About Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) is a land belief dedicated to conserving and enhancing the lands and waters of Northcentral Pennsylvania to help the environmental well-being and leisure wants of native communities.
The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy’s imaginative and prescient for the long run guides the group. Conserved lands nourish communities. Sustainable forests present assets, jobs, and recreation for households. Farms present meals, assets, and jobs for native communities. Water assets are valued and enriched. Folks have entry to the general public forests, trails, and waters of the area.
