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Landowners Protect Two New Properties in Greene County in 2013

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PEC Press Release -- Jan 22, 2014

In 2013, an additional 212 acres were protected through two new conservation easements in Greene County. This brings the total of privately protected land in the county to over 10,380 acres.

“One of the standout conservation easements for 2013 was the 118 acre Morris-Tata Farm,” said Rex Linville, Land Conservation Officer for The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). “Not only is this property important because of its scenic location just north of Stanardsville, but the landowners have been part of the Greene County community for many generations, and this easement is a wonderful way to preserve the family's legacy of land stewardship.”

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The following articles appeared in PEC's Membership Newsletter -- The Piedmont View

Letter from PEC -- Conservation Edition Spring 2014

Here at PEC, the new year always brings new possibilities for land conservation and stewardship as we respond to a new group of landowners who want to protect the places that make our Piedmont special. This year is particularly hope-filled since Governor McAuliffe, as his two predecessors had done, has pledged to protect 400,000 acres during four years in the Governor’s mansion... Read More

Teaming Up to Save the "Brookie"

Virginia’s state fish, the eastern brook trout, is in trouble. The Commonwealth’s only native trout has seen a sharp decline in population due to a detrimental combination of rising temper­atures, physical barriers to streamflow, pollution, and habitat loss. Many expect the species to be added to VA’s Wildlife Action Plan list in the near future. Read More

PEC's David Holtzman Hits the Ground-- Walking?

David Holtzman joined PEC this summer as our new Land Use Field Officer for Culpeper and Greene counties, and the man likes to walk: “I usually take a walk on my lunch break, and I like to do that in a place where I’m not risking my life in the process.” Read More
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There are always a ton of great conservation-themed events happening throughout the Piedmont. Whatever your interests -- local food, nature, history, getting outdoors or learning something new -- there is sure to be an interesting event on the horizon!

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Greene -- More Local Issues

  • Feb 15, 2012

    Creekside—More Development and More Traffic on Rt. 29

    Update: At its February 28th meeting, the Greene County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved the Fried Companies requested rezoning to increase density on their 400+ acre parcel with a 3-2 vote. Supervisors Lamb and Peyton voted against the project while Supervisors Deane, Cox and Frydl voted for the project. Read More

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David Holtzman
Greene & Culpeper County
Land Use Field Officer
540-967-7557

Rex Linville
Greene & Albemarle County
Land Conservation Officer
434-977-2033 ext 23