Heritage Conservancy and others committed to conservation have succeplaywicki2eded in preserving thousands of individual parcels of land that provide valuable wildlife habitat, riparian stream buffers, scenic vistas, and healthy recreational opportunities, among many other benefits. However, in some cases, their value is limited because they exist in isolation. One way to mitigate this problem is to connect these open spaces by a network of natural corridors—a greenway. Connecting core areas through trails is also one of the best ways we know to engage the public with their natural environment. Trails allow people to experience open spaces and the wonders they hold first-hand, which almost inevitably leads to a desire to see those areas preserved and protected.
