Crawley Preserve

In Richmond, RI down a dirt drive off Glen Rock Road lies 100 acres of preserved land called Crawley Preserve. The land was donated to The Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust in the early 2000’s by the Crawley family. It is a fun place to walk or hike with the family or a dog.

There are 4 trails Crawley, Box Turtle, Brook and Red Fox Trail. The trails range from 4 feet wide to single walking paths. The footing is packed earth, gravel, grasses and some rocks. The trail does climb to 200 feet.

Crawley Trail Map

Photo Courtesy Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust

 

The longest hike is 2 miles. It is a combination of Brook Trail and Crawley Trail.

The Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust manages the preserve and has built 2 bridges to go over a small stream that weaves through the preserve.

For more information on the Richmond Rural Land Trust see earlier post Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust

Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust

Did you know the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust has preserved over 200 acres in the town of Richmond as open space?  The trust’s mission is to identify, preserve, and protect open space within the town of Richmond in perpetuity; to maintain the town’s rural character and ecological assets; and to act as responsible stewards of land acquired or placed in conservation easement.

The goals of the trust are to:

1.    Preserve agricultural land, open spaces, fresh water wetlands, adjoining uplands, wildlife habitats and groundwater recharge areas.

2.    Identify and protect vital areas with the cooperation of private and governmental organizations

3.    Provide public access to acquired lands for various passive activities including biking, hiking, and fishing.

4.    Actively steward the land trust properties through monitoring and management.

 

 

Map Courtesy Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust

 

Land owners can sell their land to the trust, gift it or sell or gift the development rights of land to the trust. For information on these visit the Richmond Town Hall website at http://www.richmondri.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={2F3FCD78-C79D-4FBA-AB59-9946B9AFE835}

 

The protected acres are scattered throughout Richmond and residents who are thinking about listing their homes should check the Richmond Town Hall web site and see if their property borders protected lands. It is something agents not used to rural properties or properties in Richmond may overlook.

 

Generally, buyers who are looking at rural properties feel more comfortable buying a home bordering open spaces, knowing it may not be developed. 

 

There are 4 Richmond Rural Land Trust Properties. They are Stetson, Bradner, Crawley and Scudder. There are 2 properties with conservation easements and almost over 15 protected properties.