Northumberland Land Trust receives donation near Castleton

The Northumberland Land Trust says it has acquired 90 acres of land just east of Castleton.

The Haddon Nature Reserve is mostly forested with several small streams running through it as well as ponds and wetlands.  A broad selection of trees grows here, including some of considerable age.  The small ravines along the steam edge are particularly lovely being lined with old hemlock and White Pine. The southernmost part has a small hayfield which is attractive to grassland species.

“Dari Haddon has cared for the property as if it were a nature reserve since she purchased the property in 2007,” said Rob Kennedy, President of the Northumberland Land Trust.  “Only walking has taken place on the trails in the forest, and there has been no off-road vehicle use on the property.”

This is the 16th nature reserve in the Northumberland Land Trust’s portfolio.