OPEN SPACE

Open Space is a term that we hear quite often and is very much in the news these days. Open space is a broad term for undeveloped land which can include areas of natural, historic, ecological, and economic value. The question often arises as to why we should protect open space, and the answer has been found in communities across the nation. By preserving open space, we can preserve community character, protect water resources which may be needed in the future for drinking, enhance the community and make it more attractive, protect habitats which in turn preserves biodiversity, provide areas for passive recreation, and keep property taxes down. It's obvious that the benefits of protecting land are far reaching and significant.

Nettleton Property - conservation easement

Acreage:         4.78
Location:         76 Mountain Road
Parking:public access parking available from Mt.Sanford State Forest location off Rte 42 on the Prospect/Cheshire line
Trail:The Quinnipiac "Blue Trail" is well marked and enters and exits the parcel on the east side.
Special Note:We ask that visitors respect the fragility of nature. This area is ecologically interesting but vulnerable to overuse.
Background:Town of Prospect's first Open Space purchase, acquired in June 2008. Restrictions placed on the property require that the land be left as open space. Members of the Prospect Land Trust will be the stewards of the property. This parcel is bordered by the Naug. State Forest to the south, the Cheshire Land Trust to the east and the South Central Regional Water Authority to the west.
Features: Mature woodland, in a scenic ravine.
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