CORNWALL – The Open Space Institute has acquired the 151 acre Houghton farm property, a step in OSI’s effort to preserve a conservation corridor between the Black Rock Forest and Schunnemunk Mountain State Park.

OSI President Joe Martens said their efforts to secure more land continue.

“There are still a lot of important parcels out there and even though OSI bought this 150 acre parcel, its intention is to re-convey it to a conservation buyer so it stays on the tax rolls,” he said. “There will be one farm dwelling allowed on the property and it is our hope that it is actually used for agricultural purposes in the future so it will continue to be economically productive as well as a protected open space.”

In the near future, OSI intends to acquire 32 more acres adjacent to Black Rock Forest and within the connecting corridor.