If you climb the hill at the trailhead of the Thomas Saeger Preserve, and cast a backward glance, you will likely stop in your tracks: The forested hillside opposite Shire Road in Holland Township is just that stunning. Now, thanks to Hunterdon Land Trust and several partners that vista will remain as is for future generations to enjoy.
The 135-acre Silva Farm connects previously preserved lands, forming a corridor that stretches roughly 2.5 miles from the tip of the Kolonia North Preserve to the bluffs of the Delaware River. The acquisition brings the total number of preserved acres in Holland Township to more than 2,400.
“I love how it’s sandwiched between two preserved properties,” said Jacqueline Middleton, HLT’s director of land acquisitions.
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