Shirley Heinze Land Trust announced last week that it now protects more than 4,000 acres of land in northwestern Indiana.
The Land Trust recently obtained ownership of the Big Eastern property in rural Starke County, formerly preserved by the Lucas Family and Big Eastern, Inc. Preservation of the Big Eastern supports a strategic vision to expand geographically into Starke, Marshall and St. Joseph counties to create new conservation areas and to provide outdoor opportunities for recreation and engagement, the land trust said in its announcement of the acquistion.
The trust said it plans to maintain the property's ecological health through stewardship efforts that focus on sustainable practices.
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