The property of a former hunting camp in Pike County has become a significant expansion to the Delaware State Forest.
The 555-acre parcel, located near Bushkill, Pa., was purchased by The Conservation Fund during an auction in July 2021 and is now under the ownership and management of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. According to Kyle Shenk, northeast regional director with The Conservation Fund, the fact that the property was under the stewardship of a hunting club for generations brought many benefits.
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