Natural Lands added three acres of land to its Sadsbury Woods Preserve in Sadsbury, along the western edge of Chester County, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The Daily Local News. 

While it might seem like a small parcel, when it comes to land preservation, these additions can add up its significance. 

The organization will now join the small parcel with the woodlands already there to enlarge the habitat that is home to wildlife, especially migratory songbirds. 

“Just before we purchased this three-acre property, the owners cleared it of all trees and shrubs in to build a house there,” said Sadsbury Woods Preserve Manager Erin Smith. “We will work to reforest the land so that it can provide better ecological services like storing carbon to help cool the climate, absorb rainwater to ease flooding, clean and filter drinking water, and give wildlife food and shelter.” 

Since the preserve was first envisioned, Natural Lands has partnered with the Chester County government to create and later expand Sadsbury Woods Preserve. This includes providing support for the preserve’s trail network and the addition of a parking lot. 

Read more about the Sadsbury Woods Preserve in The Daily Local News. 

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