The partnership brings nine previously separate parcels together under one conservation easement as part of a larger effort to conserve a connected and resilient landscape within the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape.
The Doyle property spans the north side of Peters Mountain and into Powells Valley below, less than two miles from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
The property is part of a larger network of forests and agricultural lands that, together, create a connected and resilient landscape.
Beginning in the early 1980s, the Doyles started on their journey of connecting patches of the landscape in Jefferson Township, purchasing one parcel at a time.
In August 2026, they took an important next step in permanently protecting their land through a conservation easement.
Joining parcels together under a single conservation easement helps prevent future habitat fragmentation while maintaining a larger, contiguous block of land.
For the Doyles, protecting this property with Manada Conservancy made their dream come true.
The Doyle family's commitment demonstrates how landowners and the members who sustain Manada's work help protect the larger conservation landscape.
The conservation of this property adds to a growing network of protected lands that help maintain the connectivity and resilience of the Kittatinny Ridge landscape, ensuring these lands can continue to benefit future generations.
Upcoming Event
Manada Conservancy is hosting a November 12 in-person program on Rebuilding Ecosystems With Regenerative Agriculture at the Hershey Gardens Rose Pavilion in Hershey from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lisa Blazure, a Soil Health Coordinator from Stroud Water Research Center, will share how some farms are going beyond sustainable farming techniques and instead regenerating their soils by managing land according to natural principles.
Participants will leave with practical insights and real-world examples they can adapt to their own operations, from large-scale farms to small homesteads and even backyard gardens, demonstrating how regenerative principles can be applied at any scale to rebuild soil health and resilience.
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For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Manada Conservancy website. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Click Here to support their work.
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[Posted: October 21, 2026] PA Environment Digest
