Schiff Nature Preserve: A Grassroots Success Traditional Cache
Schiff Nature Preserve: A Grassroots Success
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You are looking for a small lock-n-lock container. Please respect the nearby stone foundations and archeological research project. Cache is NOT located on that side of the trail.
In 1998, when Schiff Natural Lands Trust took title to 310 acres of the original 500, the original boundaries of the reservation on the east were shifted farther eastward toward the borough of Mendham with the addition of 40 acres, donated by the Farrelly family. The adjoining private land donated by the Farrelly family had increased the trust's holding to about 350 acres. These were declared permanent open space by the Schiff trust, to be kept in a natural state for the public to enjoy in perpetuity. The names of those who strived to save Schiff from development have become legendary in the stewardship of open space. Catania, Davidson, Farrelly, Hayden, Parker, Porter, Thomas, Willemsen - these stand out. Their individual efforts were supported by the far- sighted involvement of the Mendham Township Committee and Planning Board. Mix in the grassroots work and public-relations efforts of scores of individuals in the area. These were the major resources which braked and redirected an intrusive development plan to privatize 500 acres. Today, Schiff continues to grow beyond its original 310 acres. Now at more than 640 acres, Schiff is a model for the power of community-based conservation and is known throughout New Jersey for its stewardship, education and community involvement.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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