Former Eastman Parcel, 20-acre in-holding within Wayne National Forest
This 20 acre property with hardwood forest and creek is entirely surrounded by National Forest Land. The Eastman family approached the Wayne because they needed to sell, and wanted to give the Forest Service the opportunity to purchase. Unfortunately, the Wayne did not have monetary reserves for purchase in a timely manner, even though this type of land is high priority and the price was reasonable. Forest Conservancy Limited negotiated the purchase with the seller, and now holds the property in anticipation that the Wayne can find some "critical in-holding" money as the fiscal year ends. Purchased in 2014, anticipating (with crossed fingers) to be acquired by re-purchase in 2015 by the US Forest Service. (This is a great example of the type of in-holding acquisition and protection services that can be provided by Forest Conservancy Limited. More could be done if additional funds were available from new partners!) Success!!!! Purchased by Wayne National Forest and now part of the Wayne.