18 Acres Preserved Endlessly in Charlestown Township (Chester County) by French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Belief | WeConservePA – Cyber Tech

Press launch shared by French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Belief on 9 March 2026

French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Belief is delighted to announce the completion of a voluntary conservation easement to completely protect Hugh and Sally Willig’s 18-acre property alongside Sycamore Lane in Charlestown Township. The safety of this land provides to a rising mosaic of open area, habitat, and preserved properties that maintain wholesome communities and defend the standard of life for the folks of northern Chester County and downstream.

“This mission is an thrilling win for conservation within the area,” stated Karl Russek, Conservation Director. “French & Pickering is delighted to assist Hugh and Sally make sure the everlasting safety of their property for future generations.”

This property sits inside the high-quality Pickering Creek Watershed and options essential wildlife habitat. The Willigs are achieved naturalists who’ve stewarded their property to assist the birds and different wildlife they’ve shared a house with for over 30 years.

“Preservation minded landowners just like the Willigs are the cornerstone of conservation in Chester County,” famous Invoice Gladden, Government Director. “We’re additionally grateful to the Charlestown Township Supervisors whose full assist was important to this mission’s success.”

French & Pickering is grateful for the generosity of the Willig Household and their dedication to defending land and water. The safety of this property can be one other win for the longstanding partnership between French & Pickering and Charlestown Township.

About French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Belief

Land Preservation

Since its creation by Sam and Eleanor Morris in 1967, French & Pickering has labored with over 200 landowners to completely defend greater than 13,700 acres in northern Chester County by purchases, conservation easements and public/personal partnerships. French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Belief works with landowners, townships, foundations and the state and county to buy and monitor conservation easements, create parkland, and protect environmentally delicate land.

Public Entry to Preserved Lands

Now greater than ever, outdoors leisure alternatives are essential to our psychological and bodily well being. These French & Pickering properties are open to the general public and include miles of marked climbing trails and scenic views:

The Templin Woods Protect in East Nantmeal Township is over 550 acres of woodland wildlife habitat. This useful pure area is dwelling to many species of birds and mammals and is a crucial supply of fresh water for the Nice Marsh ecosystem.

The 108-acre Thomas P. Bentley Nature Protect, situated in East Nantmeal and Warwick Townships consists of the ruins of the Warwick Iron Furnace, the Distinctive Worth south department of the French Creek, and is acknowledged as a “Birding Scorching Spot” by the Valley Forge Audubon Society.

For extra data contact Karl Russek, Conservation Director
484-949-5657 krussek@frenchandpickering.org