This property has been submitted for consideration in the County's Open Space Plan. It is considered by the proposer to meet the checked off open space criteria. Select the Add Comments or View Comments button.

Municipality:	Bedford
Location:	Buxton Gorge
Size:	100 Acres

Open Space Criteria:

	Provides a physical buffer and visual relief to developed areas
	Preserves unique physical/environmental characteristics
	Protects unique scenic views of countryside and/or waterfront
	Suitable for active recreation
	Suitable for passive recreation
	Connects village, town and city centers or other population centers
	Connects major employment centers, e.g. office parks, institutions, etc.
	Connects major open space areas, e.g. parks, preserves and trailways
	Provides access to Hudson River, Long Island Sound or other major waterbody
	Helps clean-up deteriorated areas
	Protects unique waterfront recreational or environmental resourcest
	Contributes to economic revitalization of area
	Protects and/or enhances water supply and water quality
	Protects significant streams, wetlands, vegetation or other fragile resources
	Helps restore natural resources that have been altered or damaged
	Protects and/or enhances significant fish/wildlife habitats
	Protects sites listed on New York State or National Register of Historic Places
	Protects a unique and valuable regional historic or cultural resource

Comments:

Comment:	This property is a large tract of undeveloped land in the hamlet of Bedford Hills which includes as it's most outstanding feature a gorge with steep slopes and topography variations contributiong to spectacular views on par with the nearby Mianus River Gorge. The 100 arces parcel contains important wetlands and a steam which feeds into the Broad Brook. There is a rare stand of old growth hemlock and a rich varity of mammal, bird and amphibian wildlife. Recently a black bear in migration was observed there. This property represents a key wildlife corridor and has potential to connect with other nature preserves to form a greenway. This property would be ideal for passive recreational uses.
Date:	2/16/2002 12:03:00 PM