| Images of what is happening |
Early in 2008 a logger started clearing 880 acres to the south of Diana's Grove. He if he continues unchecked he will cut up to some of our most Sacred and loved areas. If we do nothing by the end of 2008 we will be looking barren Earth from the edge of Carter Shay.
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Carter Shay Before |
Carter Shay After |
Clear cutting is a highly destructive form of logging, and raises a great deal of concern for us and for some of our neighbors. A meeting was held on May 24th and some agreements have been negotiated:
We hope to be able to preserve the 120-acre portion directly to the south of us. This is comprised of three 40-acre parcels. Our goal is to purchase, at a minimum, the 40-acre parcel that will most impact activities at the Grove, and as much of the remaining 200 acres as possible. For those portions we can not purchase, we hope to find supportive third-party purchasers who share our dedication to preservation of the land.
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We will make shares available to those interested in helping Diana's Grove Center preserve these wild spaces. We will sell between 35 and 50 shares at $10,000 per share, payable upfront or in installments over the next 10 years (approximately $100/month).
Diana's Grove Center will own the land and develop a commons area, including a community house. Each share will include:
Consider purchasing a share, or partnering with others to purchase a share as a way to put a stewardship ethic into practice. Let those you think might be interested in this opportunity know about our plan.
Consider a donation to Diana's Grove center to help us confront this threat.
For more information call or email Charles Williams at 573-689-2400 or charles@dianasgrove.com