The easement area
protects moderately mature second growth deciduous forest and an open
field. There are some steep slopes and rocky areas. The forest is
dominated by Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) with Tulip (Liriodendron
tulipifera), White ash (Fraxinus Americana), and Black birch (Betula
lenta). A rocky ledge at the rear of the property is dominated by
more well-drained soil species such as White oak (Quercus alba), Black
oak (Quercus velutina), and White pine (Pinus strobus). The
open field has several white pines and the field is dominated by grasses and
Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.).
The property has significant value in maintaining open space for scenic enjoyment. The property provides a scenic buffer of open field adjacent to public park land owned by the Town of Pound Ridge and the property can be seen by many residents who drive by the property on Fancher Road. The property has significant natural habitat value. The property is also located within the Eastern Westchester Biotic Corridor and helps maintain valuable wildlife corridors on a landscape level and is important to the region's biodiversity. The property also protects uplands and steep slopes located within the Mill River watershed and drains into a drinking water reservoir owned by the Stamford Water Company, providing drinking water for areas of Connecticut. The property has significant public benefit and protects open space pursuant to governmental policy.
The property has significant value in maintaining open space for scenic enjoyment. The property provides a scenic buffer of open field adjacent to public park land owned by the Town of Pound Ridge and the property can be seen by many residents who drive by the property on Fancher Road. The property has significant natural habitat value. The property is also located within the Eastern Westchester Biotic Corridor and helps maintain valuable wildlife corridors on a landscape level and is important to the region's biodiversity. The property also protects uplands and steep slopes located within the Mill River watershed and drains into a drinking water reservoir owned by the Stamford Water Company, providing drinking water for areas of Connecticut. The property has significant public benefit and protects open space pursuant to governmental policy.