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Orenda Announces 3.4 Acre Conservation Restriction
Donation
 Orenda is pleased to announce the donation of a 3.4
acre Conservation Restriction in West Barnstable by
Jeffries and Margaret Wyman. The property which consists
of upland and salt marsh, is located next to the Town
of Barnstable's Great Marshes and plays a vital role
in the preservation of the northern
diamondback terrapin.
This medium sized salt marsh turtle, a Massachusetts
threatened species, feeds and nests in the salt marsh
and adjoining areas, and has been documented to nest
on the Wyman property. With its salt marshes, coastal
thicket and open field meadow, the property offers
a variety of habitat for nesting, feeding and cover
for a diversity of animals, in particular the terrapin.
Ralph Herbst, President of Orenda, said, "The Wymans'
gift demonstrates the importance of preserving land
on the Cape. Their generosity will help provide a protective
corridor for the movement of the terrapin to the shores
of the Great Marshes." Herbst noted that Orenda owned
adjoining land whose habitat value will be enhanced
by the preservation of the Wyman lot.
By placing a conservation restriction on the property
and preventing future development, the Wymans will
be protecting the diamondback terrapin for generations
to come.
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