Brookville Preserve- Athens County Ohio
Project success! This 18+ acre preserve was purchased at auction by Forest Conservancy Limited. Containing a large wetland area (deemed "Brian's Vernal Pool") it provides habitat for a multitude of amphibian species (9 found so far). After being secured as "high bidder", Forest Conservancy held this property until Athens Conservancy Land Trust could get the necessary Clean Ohio funds for permanent preservation and stewardship. Auctions do not wait for Grants to come through- this is why rapid action by conservation buyers such as Forest Conservancy are so important. Purchase price for the Athens Conservancy was the same amount as the price procured by Forest Conservancy Limited (a true no-profit venture). Salamanders and frogs will croak their thanks for generations to come!