The Covered Road scenic corridor is popular and marveled at by residents and tourists, especially when ablaze with fall colors. The overhanging trees along the narrow road create a closed canopy that is beautiful in every season. Landowners Susan Dlutkowski and David Harmon chose to place a conservation easement on their 57 acres fronting the scenic drive. The property slopes sharply to a wetland and beaver pond. The easement protects native biodiversity and the watershed, and allows natural processes to occur with minimal interference. The owners of this private property have taken an active role in trying to expand protection along the Covered Road scenic corridor.

The easement was established in 2003.

"Our conservation easement is very important to our family because it ensures that the natural values we enjoy on our land will be there for everyone who comes after us, humans and non-humans alike."

DAVE HARMON AND SUSAN DLUTKOWSKI

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