New England National Scenic Trail. Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Request

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1 New England National Scenic Trail Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Request

National Trails System Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 New England National Scenic Trail Tanager Hill Penwood State Park, Connecticut Project Details LWCF Request: $2,000,000 Congressional

2 National Trails System Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 New England National Scenic Trail Tanager Hill Penwood State Park, Connecticut Project Details LWCF Request: $2,000,000 Congressional District: CT-, Representative Esty Acres: 91 Miles of Trail: 2 Acquiring Agency: NPS One of the key features of the Tanager Hill property is 20 acres of Landscape Characteristics: open pastureland which is vital habitat for birds and wildlife. The New England Trail winds its way along the rocky ridges off the 800-acre Penwood State Park. This key property, adjacent to the Park, offers a critical trail connection to the west and is imperative to the scenic viewshed of the trail. Geological features on the property include the west slope traprock ridge, a lateral moraine, and a deep stream ravine. A significant elevation change from 170 at the Farmington River floodplain to 600 at the rim of traprock ridge is dramatic. Diverse habitats on the property include deciduous forest in all stages of succession, Lucy Brook with three tributaries, and two vernal pools. The State of Connecticut lists nine animals and eight plants as endangered, threatened, or of special concern on or adjacent to this site. Benefits of Protection: Protection of two miles of the New England Trail corridor and adjacent scenic and natural resources and preserving the sensitive traprock ridgeline and the watershed of Lucy Brook. Threats to the Landscape: Destruction of natural and heritage resource, residential development, visual intrusion, and loss of habitat for threatened and endangered species. Partner Contributions: The Simsbury Land Trust will provide at least $100,000 toward the purchase of this tract and another $10,000 for a dedicated stewardship reserve. Prepared by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (860) and the Partnership for the National Trails System (608)

National Trails System Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 New England National Scenic Trail Farley Ledges, Massachusetts Project Details LWCF Request: $2,000,000 Congressional District: MA-1,

3 National Trails System Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 New England National Scenic Trail Farley Ledges, Massachusetts Project Details LWCF Request: $2,000,000 Congressional District: MA-1, Representative Neal Acres: 11 Miles of Trail: 0. Acquiring Agency: NPS View of a streamlet passing through Farley Ledges. Landscape Characteristics: With direct southern exposure, steep droughty soils, and a remarkable aggregation of glacial erratics, this young upland forest community provides four-season scenic views of the Miller s River Valley, and recreational opportunities including hiking, cross-country skiing, and rock-climbing. Benefits of Protection: Protection of a half-mile of the New England Trail corridor and adjacent scenic and natural resources. Public ownership of this parcel will also contribute to the protection of a contiguous open space corridor extending from Erving State Forest to the east, to Rattlesnake Mountain and Northfield Mountain to the west. Threats to the Landscape: Destruction of natural and heritage resource, residential development, visual intrusion, and loss of habitat for threatened and endangered species. Partner Contributions: The Appalachian Mountain Club is assisting with planning, design and trail construction, the Mt. Grace Land Trust is working on initial landowner contacts and land protection in the region surrounding the subject parcel, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will manage the land. Prepared by the Appalachian Mountain Club (413) and the Partnership for the National Trails System (608)

4 NEW HAMPSHIRE VERMONT Northfield Mt Grace Royalston Warwick Site 2 Erving 32 2 GREENFIELD 2A 2 Wendell Montague New Salem Leverett MASSACHUSETTS Shutesbury Pelham 91 9 Hadley 32 Quabbin Reservoir Mt Lincoln Amherst Mt Norwottuck Belchertown Mt Holyoke Mt Nonotuck Easthampton 9 Granby Mt Tom South Hadley Holyoke East Mtn Westfield West Springfield 20 SPRINGFIELD NEW ENGLAND TRAIL TRACTS Provin Mtn Southwick FY2014 National Trails System LWCF Collaborative Funding Proposal Agawam Connect icut Riv er Suffield MAP 1 OF 3 East Granby Site 1 91 Simsbury 44 Partners Bloomfield This map depicts the approximate locations of proposed acquisitions for Sites 1 & 2 (New England National Scenic Trail). 44 Appalachian Mountain Club 291 Avon 44 West Hartford HARTFORD Connecticut Forest & Park Association 3 Farmington National Park Service Region NER 6 Rattlesnake Mtn CONNECTICUT 6 New Britain Plainville US Fish and Wildlife Region CT Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection Ragged Mtn Berlin Southington Vicinity Map Chauncey Peak Meriden Mt Higby CANADA Middletown Middlefield ME VT Beseck Mtn New England Trail NH Haddam NY t t icu nec Con Wallingford Durham MA R r ive 91 Bluff Head Legend Proposed Acquisition Projects CT RI PA Area of map coverage NJ North Branford 9 Madison 1 NEW HAVEN 9 Guilford Disclaimer Original data was compiled from multiple source data and may not meet the U.S. National Mapping Accuracy Standard of the Office of Management and Budget. This map has no warranties as to its contents or accuracy.

5 Connecticut River Farmington Simsbury Bloomfield Vicinity Map MA CT River References All Data: Connecticut CLEAR & CT DEEP. Disclaimer Original data was compiled from multiple source data and may not meet the U.S. National Mapping Accuracy Standard of the Office of Management and Budget. This map has no warranties as to its contents or accuracy. Legend New England Trail Proposed Acquisition Project Conserved State Lands Natural Features Other Protected Lands Miles p TANAGER HILL TRACT FY2014 National Trails System LWCF Collaborative Funding Proposal MAP 2 OF 3 This map depicts the approximate location of proposed acquisition for Site 1 (New England National Scenic Trail) Connecticut Forest & Park Association National Park Service Region NER US Fish and Wildlife Region CT Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection More detailed cadastral maps can be requested from Connecticut Forest & Park Association.

6 Northfield Erving Northfield Reservoir Millers River Vicinity Map River Connecticut Quabbin Reservoir Wendell References All Data: Massachusetts Office of Geographic Information Systems (MassGIS). Disclaimer Original data was compiled from multiple source data and may not meet the U.S. National Mapping Accuracy Standard of the Office of Management and Budget. This map has no warranties as to its contents or accuracy. Legend New England Trail Proposed Acquisition Projects Conserved State Lands Natural Features Other Protected Lands Miles p FARLEY VILLAGE TRACTS FY2014 National Trails System LWCF Collaborative Funding Proposal MAP 3 OF 3 MA CT This map depicts the approximate location of proposed acquisition for Site 2 (New England National Scenic Trail) Appalachian Mountain Club Region: Southern N.E. National Park Service Region NER US Fish and Wildlife Region US Forest Service Region 9 More detailed cadastral maps can be requested from Joshua Surette, NET Planner, Appalachian Mountain Club.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Request

Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Request Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Request National Trails System Land and Water Conservation Fund FY2014 Total LWCF Request: $13,450,000 Project Name Agency District # Tracts Acres Total Cost Newton