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PUC Signs Trail Agreement with Open Spaces District

By Peter Lecourt & Becky St. Clair on August 30, 2019

For years, the trails of 海角视频鈥檚 forested lands have been known mostly by word of mouth; even locals are sometimes unaware of the college鈥檚 35 miles of recreational trails through more than 850 acres of rich biodiversity and striking beauty.Now, thanks to a new trail license agreement between PUC and the Napa County Regional Parks and Open Spaces District, PUC鈥檚 forest is now open for those who wish to enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding through PUC鈥檚 coastal redwoods, Douglas firs, ponderosa pines, oaks, bay laurels, and Madrones. They may even see a rare Napa False Indigo or hear the calls of the threatened Northern Spotted Owl.This agreement means PUC鈥檚 forest will be incorporated into the district鈥檚 set of open spaces parks in Napa County.鈥淕rowing into the future, PUC is excited to partner with the Parks and Open Spaces District to the mutual benefit of our organizations,鈥 says Peter Lecourt, forest manager for PUC, 鈥渁nd to the local community who cherish the PUC forest.鈥漌hile this license will not change the essential character and unequalled ecological value of PUC鈥檚 forest, it does represent a major milestone in both the history and future of the PUC forest.Last year PUC...
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