 Wildlands Conservancy is pleased to announce the completion of the South Mountain Preserve Conservation, Greenways, and Trails Plan . The development of this Plan involved identifying and documenting the cultural, natural, historical, recreational, ecological, and geological resources of the property. Many thanks go to the South Mountain Study Steering Committee, local community residents and officials, environmental and recreational organizations, and numerous volunteers who have and will continue to provide valuable input, guidance, and hands-on help. The Conservancy would also like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation which provided funding assistance for this study.
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Part 1:
List of Maps
Overview
History of South Mountain and the South Mountain Preserve
Regional and Physical Setting
- Physiographic location
- Greenways and trails
- Geology
- Soils
- Topography
- Slopes
- Hydrology
- Municipal Zoning
Part 2:
Regional and Physical Setting
- Built structures
- Management issues
Resource Inventory, Methodology, and Assessment
- Botanical survey
- Plant species – Native and Invasive
- Wildlife
Part 3
Resource Inventory, Methodology, and Assessment
- Collecting and mapping data
- Education
- Recreation
- Environmentally sensitive areas
Land Preservation
Recommendations
- Top Recommendations for the South Mountain Preserve
References
List of Potential Partners
Acknowledgments
Part 4
Appendices
- Appendix A – Public Meeting Notes
- Appendix B – Master List of Biota
- Appendix C - Educational Uses Survey
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