Allendale and other towns preserve open space and farms, while Wyckoff lags in attracting grants
The borough of Allendale in December completed the purchase of a three-acre tract known as Orchard Commons. Most of the property will be kept as open space. So far, Allendale has attracted $1.8 million in open space grants from Bergen County and the state. For details, please see: http://www.northjersey.com/environment/16843261.html
Two farms in New Milford, one of the most densely populated towns in Bergen County, will be preserved with state, county and local open space funds: http://www.northjersey.com/environment/Farms_will_carry_on.html
Successful preservation efforts in Allendale, Ridgewood, Oakland, Mahwah and Franklin Lakes prove it is both possible and practical to save open space. Recent deals in our area include:
- Ridgewood "Horse Farm" (Habernickel Property)
12.5 acres
$7.4 million
Funds from Green Acres, County, Trust for Public Land (broker) and Ridgewood - Oakland, "Camp Todd"
73 acres
$8 million
Funds from Green Acres, County, and Fyke Nature Association
had been approved for 24-home subdivision
Wyckoff lags in attracting open space grants
