From an ASA Press Release
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA), with significant funding support from the Open Space Institute (OSI), has purchased a property located in the Town of White Creek, at the edge of the Village of Cambridge, with the goal of creating a community forest. The 140-acre wooded property will be owned by ASA and managed for public recreational use, including hiking, mountain biking and fishing; educational programming; and as a demonstration site for sustainable forestry management. This property is the first land purchase for ASA.
“The Cambridge Community Forest represents ASA’s investment in the forestry aspect of our mission as well as the community of Cambridge. It will be a place for families to be active, children to explore nature and for educators to utilize as an outdoor classroom”, says Renee Bouplon, Association Director for ASA. The location is within easy walking and biking distance of downtown Cambridge, Cambridge Central School, daycares and youth programs.
ASA, with community and stakeholder input, will be creating a Land Management Plan over the course of the next year that will address improvements, trail design, forest management and the long-term stewardship of the property.