Key land tract conserved in Macon
Two adjoining properties that Mainspring Conservation Trust bought in July now link previously unconnected pieces of national forest and state lands in southern Macon County, also boosting connectivity for the Bartram Trail.
The 71-acre purchase is mostly floodplain with some upland forestland. It fits between land surrounding Coweeta Mound, which Mainspring conveyed to state ownership in 2008, and national forest land through which the long-distance Bartram Trail weaves. Currently, the Bartram Trail exits the woods and walks along the road at that point, but the purchase will allow the trail to be routed to the Little Tennessee River instead.
Mainspring is currently raising money to create a parking area on the site for Bartram Trail hikers.
Donate to Mainspring online at mainspringconserves.networkforgood.com.
