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An urban preserve "planned" by nature, a leisurely walk from Burlington's North End Neighborhoods and a short bike or X-C ski hike from other areas of the city
THE BIG PICTURE
For visitors in search of those most elusive of commodities - peace, tranquility and charm - Burlington is a paradise. Often compared to Switzerland, Burlington's urban core is ringed by traditional neighborhoods and protected open spaces, set against the shimmering waters of Lake Champlain, sheltered by two magnificent mountain ranges. Burlington is human scale, and plans growth in a way that is environmentally sustainable. With its firm conservation ethos, Vermont has long been a byword in nature conservation and environmental protection, and Burlington -- named one of the healthiest city in the nation -- leads by example.
MISSION
APP/LLES is dedicated to the conservation of Appletree Point’s natural and historical heritage. The future urban wild preserve is minutes from 2000 city homes, accessible by the city recreation path, yet it remains very like when Samuel deChamplain first set eyes on our shores. And Felix Powell, the first settler in Burlington, built a cabin here, probably near the perennial spring at the head of Appletree Point Stream. Eastman Farm, Staniford Farm, Appletree Point Farm, Starr Farm -- the rich soils in the area provided prime agricultural conditions for farm and dairy operations in the past, and for community and backyard gardens today. Here, residents and guests can enter the past and absorb the peace and serenity of quiet, natural beauty in the modern livable city.
GOALS
- To protect, conserve and restore all the natural resources, including, but not limited to, the native flora and fauna of Appletree Point for future generations;
- To ensure that the conservation of these natural resources is given the highest priority in all public decision making processes;
- To ensure that residents and visitors to the sanctuary areas receive quality education and information about the protection of nature and the environment;
- To ensure that the natural and historical resources of Appletree Point are used in a sustainable manner.
For information, contact: lterhune@comcast.net