YORK – Drive along Rte. 63 between Geneseo and Piffard and you may notice that a prominent row of wild trees and shrubs that once lined the southwest of Flats Road have disappeared. On July 20, the Town of York’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) will sponsor a roundtable discussion on hedgerows and habitats to help the community learn about such changes and the larger effects on the environment that the removal of these hedgerows will … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Seals Deals Protecting Local Farmers’ Land
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Genesee Valley Conservancy has successfully finished preservation projects for 1,677 acres of prime farmland in Livingston County over the past week, ensuring that their lands will always be protected for agricultural use. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Conservancy, the organization has been in long-term cooperation with five farm families to ensure the permanent protection of their farmland, and … [Read more...]
GVC balances preservation, appreciation at new nature preserve
GENESEO – If you think you need to travel to the Amazon, the Nile River Valley, or California’s Redwood forests for beautiful vistas, you’re ignoring some unique landscapes close to home. The Genesee Valley is home to top-notch natural environments, and the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) is working to preserve some of the area’s best locations. Founded in 1990, the GVC has protected over 13,600 acres of forests, farmlands, and a whole lot in … [Read more...]