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The township, working with the non-profit Harding Land Trust, has landed nearly $2.5 million in Morris County Open Space Trust Fund money to purchase and preserve seven of 13 lots known as the Primrose Preserve project. This leaves the Land Trust looking for about another $1,000,000 before meeting the asking price of the developers controlling the property.

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There are many miles of bridle trails throughout Harding Township, which are maintained by the Harding Township/Green Village BridlePath Association. Contact the Association at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about a trail that may exist on your property or to join the Association. A small annual fee entitles members to an ID badge and use of the trails. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Association at P0 Box 710, New Vernon or visit their website at www.bridlepath.org.

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As our mission says, “to acquire, conserve and manage scenic, natural and historic lands in Harding Township” land acquisition is just one component of the work we do. A good portion of the Land Trust’s budget is dedicated to improving wildlife habitat, maintaining the health of trees, controlling the spread of invasive plants in our forests and fields, and ensuring that trails remain clear and passable. Stewardship is vital to our mission and preserving the health of our properties is a job that is never complete. In the recent past, the Land Trust has repaired collapsed drains in Waterman Meadow, removed and replaced decaying trees along Loantaka Lane North, had invasive understory vines and shrubs removed from Waterman Meadow, mowed Waterman Meadow and Frelinghuysen Fields, and cleared vines from the street trees along Dickson’s Mill Road on the Land Trust’s Pine Brook property.

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The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.

www.tpl.org

The Great Swamp Watershed Association is dedicated to protecting and improving water resources in the region by monitoring local streams, advocating for intelligent land use, and educating our communities about water quality and quantity and their effect on the health and natural beauty of the local environment.

www.greatswamp.org