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Conservation advocates urge Pinelands Commission to prioritize protection of 800‑acre Black Run Headwaters parcel
Summary
A public commenter urged the Pinelands Commission to help secure the 800‑acre Headwaters parcel adjacent to Black Run Preserve, proposing Evesham Township ownership, a memorandum of agreement for trails and a fundraising timeline; staff said the applicant signaled interest in permanent preservation and an appraisal is underway.
A founder of the Friends of Black Run Preserve told the Pinelands Commission on Aug. 8 that an 800‑acre parcel adjacent to the preserve should be conserved and that local officials and nonprofits should have time to arrange funding and an ownership plan.
"If a price for the 800 acres can be agreed upon, then planning for the next stage will help Evesham know what will be allowed upfront," John Volba…
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