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Park County Open Lands, the county’s first community-led land trust program working to protect Park County’s open space, agriculture and wildlife habitat, has appointed Emily Reed as its …
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Park County Open Lands, the county’s first community-led land trust program working to protect Park County’s open space, agriculture and wildlife habitat, has appointed Emily Reed as its new conservation project manager.
“This strategic addition to the team follows the program’s recent growth and underscores its dedication to land conservation in the region,” according to a press release late last week.
Founded with a vision for community-centered conservation, Park County Open Lands (PCOL) took a significant step forward in February this year by hiring its first employee, regional director Alex Few.
“This initial move laid the groundwork for the new organization to strengthen connections between local residents, landowners, and the conservation of the county’s natural resources,” the organization said.
The addition of Reed, a Cody native, to the role of conservation project manager marks a key development for Park County Open Lands. Reed’s appointment comes as a response to the notable increase in interest from area landowners seeking to engage in conservation efforts.
Reed will play an essential role in working with landowners to facilitate conservation easements — a voluntary strategy for permanently protecting the working lands, wildlife habitat, open spaces and cultural heritage that define Park County.
“With the guidance of an 11-member advisory council comprised of long-time local residents, Park County Open Lands continues to demonstrate its dedication to community-driven conservation,” PCOL reported.
“We are thrilled to welcome Emily Reed to our team at Park County Open Lands,” said Few. “Her local roots in agriculture and expertise in big game conservation will contribute significantly to our mission. We are particularly grateful for the response we’ve received from area landowners. This year has been nothing short of remarkable for us, as we’ve exceeded our growth expectations and are at least a year ahead of our original goals.”
To learn more about Park County Open Lands, visit jhlandtrust.org/where/park-county-open-lands.
