Younker Easement
Project Description
The donation of this conservation easement permanently protects an 8.91-acre farm property south of Dellinger Road in Washington County, MD.
The property includes a forested riparian buffer along a small stream and the C&O canal. The easement requires that a 100 foot vegetated riparian buffer be maintained.
Forest: native, deciduous forest
Wildlife: turkey, geese, hawks, vultures, owls, woodpeckers, swallow, bobcat, red fox, white tailed deer, rabbit, squirrels, chipmunks and frogs. The forested area of the property contains Forest Interior Dwelling Bird Habit...
Project Map
County: Washington County, MD
Project Size:
- 8.91 acres
Project Sites
- Site 12: 21 (Not publicly accessible)
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
TPC's primary focus is to restore water quality by advocating sound policy and promoting thoughtful land management. The Conservancy protects and restores Potomac landscapes by enhancing a network of rivers, forests, and natural areas. MET's mission is to provide landowners with information and tools to permanently protect natural, historic and scenic resources in the state. -
Public Benefit
Permanent protection of conservation values, including scenic benefit to the public and water quality.
Primary Goals:
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The primary purpose of this conservation easement is to maintain the significant conservation values, including water quality, wildlife habitat (including that of rare and endangered species), scenic, cultural, rural, agricultural, woodland, and wetland characteristics of the 8.91 acre Younker property.
Consistent With Plans:
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Land Trust Strategic Conservation Plan
The mainstem Potomac River is a Priority Watershed for the Potomac Conservancy.
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Local Land Use Plan
The property was rezoned as Historic Preservation in 1999 and is consistent with the county's Comprehensive Plan.
Targeted Habitats:
- Aquatic
- Rivers and Streams
- Human Habitats
- Agriculture
- Special Types
- Cliff and Canyon
Targeted Species:
- Eastern Leatherwood Dirca palustris
- Northern White Cedar Thuja occidentalis
- Smooth Cliffbrake Pellaea glabella
- Soft Fox Sedge Carex conjuncta
Conservation Actions
| Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation easement | Completed | -- | 2002 |
| Maintain or create natural stream buffers | Ongoing Management | -- | 2002 |
Easement requires 100' vegetated buffer |
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Outcomes
Is the success of this project's actions being monitored? YesMonitoring Activities
Annual easement stewardship visits by grantee(s)
Any Additional Information About The Project
DNR Natural Heritage also reports the presence of: Cranjonyx dearolfi Sphalloplana sp.1 Houstonia tenuifolia Stygobromus allegheniensis (Allegheny Cave Amphipod) Fontigens orolibas