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Press release by French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust on December 9, 2024
From top left to right: Jen Trachtman (Board President, French & Pickering), Bob Casciato, Pam Brown (Senior Conservation Advisor, French & Pickering), Bill Gladden (Executive Director, French & Pickering). Center: Shelley Casciato.
Devault, Pa., December 9, 2024 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the donation of a conservation easement by Bob and Shelley Casciato, securing the lasting protection of their 10.4-acre property in West Vincent Township. The Casciatos were partners in two prior easements with the 16 Years, LLC and 18 Years, LLC projects, bringing the total contiguous acreage conserved to nearly 170.
Located along St. Matthews Road, this property features open fields and wooded habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife, providing unobstructed views from the roadway.
“This easement marks the 200th for French & Pickering, a truly significant accomplishment. Bob and Shelley have been long-time supporters of the Trust and have been instrumental in land protection efforts for decades. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with them once again on such an important project,” said Pam Brown, Senior Conservation Advisor for French & Pickering.
French & Pickering is deeply appreciative of the Casciatos’ generosity in enabling the permanent preservation of this exceptional piece of northern Chester County countryside.
About French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust
Land Preservation
Since 1967, French & Pickering has protected more than 13,600 acres in northern Chester County through purchases, conservation easements and public/private partnerships. The non-profit organization works with landowners, townships, foundations and the state and county to purchase and monitor conservation easements, create parkland, and preserve environmentally sensitive land.
Public Access to Preserved Lands
Now more than ever, outside recreational opportunities are important to our mental and physical health. These French & Pickering properties are open to the public and contain miles of marked hiking trails and scenic views:
- The Templin Woods Preserve in East Nantmeal Township is over 550 acres of woodland wildlife habitat. This valuable natural space is home to many species of birds and mammals and is an important source of clean water for the Great Marsh ecosystem.
- The 108-acre Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve, located in East Nantmeal and Warwick Townships includes the ruins of the Warwick Iron Furnace and the Exceptional Value south branch of the French Creek and is recognized as a “Birding Hot Spot” by the Valley Forge Audubon Society.
Media Contact
Pam Brown, Senior Conservation Advisor
[email protected]
(610)933-7577 ext. 115
