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Open Space Advisory Committee Archives
2009 Frelinghuysen Open Space Accomplishments
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A resolution approved at the end of 2008 by Township Committee budgeted in 2009 for development of Forestry Management Plan. ForesTrees Consultants completed a plan with Open Space and Environmental Committee input. The plan was approved for 2009-2013 term offering the Township the opportunity to apply for state grants to complete goals noted in the Plan.
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2008 Township Survey results for open space questions are attached. Residents express wide support regarding open space preservation efforts.
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Open Space webpage continues to be maintained and provides historical and educational information, current events and monthly meeting minutes.
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Open Space Committee hosted a table at Founder’s Day. Preservation information, tree identification booklets and an interactive stormwater management Enviroscape was available to residents.
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Hosted 4 “Chipper Parties” at Frelinghuysen Elementary School to remove invasive alanthius trees. Dan Carson donated chipper at 3 gatherings and extra manpower at all 4 work days.
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Developed and mailed a personalized outreach letter to property owners on the Open Space target list. Positive responses from 2 residents.
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Posted open space signage for November election and referendum for Garden State Preservation Trust Fund replenishment.
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Supported and requested that the Township Committee continue the Land Owner Appraisal agreement that is in place for prospective landowners desiring to preserve property.
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Worked collaboratively another year with The Land Conservancy and Megan Haidet in the effort of preservation within the township.
2008 Frelinghuysen Open Space Accomplishments
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Revision of Open Space Ordinance 2006-12 which includes wording that reflects the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and a non-member paid secretary.
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Created a Native/Invasive Plant Species library with Environmental Commission support that is located at Town Hall and open to Frelinghuysen residents.
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Open Space webpage continues to be maintained and provides historical and educational information, current events and monthly meeting minutes.
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Approval of NJ DEP Division of Parks and Wildlife $3,000 grant. Resolution approved by Township Committee to budget in 2009 for development of Forestry Management Plan.
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Revised Warren County Open Space Plan approved by Warren County Planning Board. Includes Frelinghuysen Township Open Space priority list.
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PowerPoint presentation made to Warren County Charitable Trust Foundation and site visit led for grant funding request in regards to the Reisberg acquisition.
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Honorary Red Oak tree planted for The Nature Conservancy on 5 acre open space parcel adjacent to Town Hall in lieu of payment for their Native/Invasive forum presentation.
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2008 Township Survey distributed and returned. Results have been tabulated for committee’s review and planning.
2007 Frelinghuysen Open Space Accomplishments
Letter to the Township Committee from Robin Randolph, OSAC Chair.
- Township Committee approved funding application to Warren County Municipal Charitable Trust for Open Space preservation.
- Joint Meeting of Recreation Committee and Open Space Committee to discuss goals and objectives of township active and passive recreation opportunities.
- Joint Meeting of all township committees voted open space preservation as number one of top 3 township planning goals.
- Public Native/Invasive educational program hosted by Eric Olsen, The Nature Conservancy.
- Open Space motto “Open Spaces ~ Simply Beautiful” chosen from a combined youth input.
- Open Space web page that provides historical and education information, current events and monthly meeting minutes.
- Corresponded with Governor Corzine in support of the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund for continued monetary support of land preservation in 2008.
- Three “Chipper Parties” conducted at the future Frelinghuysen Recreation Complex by dedicated community members.
- Land Preservation Forum hosted by Jennifer McCulloch (MLC) and Dave Piffer (ANJEC) to educate residents about the benefits and costs of land preservation.
- Skylands Birding & Wildlife Trails – submission and acceptance of Johnsonburg Swamp to their extended New Jersey Trails map.
- Township Open Space current and target property list approved and submitted to Warren County Planning Department for inclusion in the updated Warren County Open Space Plan.
- Township approval for application to the NJ Shade Tree Federation for the creation of a township Forestry Management Plan, co-sponsored by the Environmental Commission.
- State referendum approval of $200 million to the GSPT Fund for continued Green Acres grant funding in 2008.
- Second year successful partnership with Jennifer McCulloch and the Morris Land Conservancy in promoting land preservation.
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Open Space survey questions
approved and submitted to Planning Board for inclusion in the 2008
Township Survey. Questions will guide the OSAC in setting future goals and
objectives.