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County to fund Finger Lakes Land Trust acquisition adding 86 acres to Lindsay Parsons preserve
Summary
The committee approved $28,000 to help the Finger Lakes Land Trust protect about 86 acres adjacent to the Lindsay Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in Danby, citing wetlands, perennial stream habitat and connectivity to the state forest.
The Tompkins County committee approved a $28,000 appropriation to the Finger Lakes Land Trust to support permanent protection of roughly 86 acres near the Lindsay Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in Danby.
Abigail summarized the application: "This is the Finger Lakes Land Trust requesting $28,000 for the protection of approximately 86 acres," and explained the parcel contains permanent wetlands, a perennial stream and supports priority protection area goals linking the preserve to the Danby State Forest.
Committee members praised the connectivity benefits and asked about trails and stewardship costs; Kate of the land trust said no trails are planned for this parcel due to habitat protection priorities and stewardship work varies by property. Staff noted the land trust intends to match county funds at about 9-to-1 for acquisition and initial stewardship.
The committee moved and approved the negative declaration and appropriation for the project during the meeting.
