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Seymour Botanical Gardens. It features historically important archeological structures, <br />lava tube burial, agricultural terracing dating back to pre -Contact era to Historic era <br />agriculture, and habitat for native hoary bat, native'io (hawk) and native moth. <br />• There are two major drainages on the properties, thus limiting the use of the land for <br />development, as only a small portion is not prone to flooding. <br />• Members of the community are reported to be willing to provide long term management, <br />apply for grants and other means to sustain and restore trails and historical amenities. <br />Special Opportunity for Acquisition <br />• The property is open to a fee simple purchase and/or a conservation easement. <br />However, the landowner is not a willing seller at this time. <br />• The zoning extension of record to develop this land has expired and this land could <br />become available on short notice. <br />• Applicant has sought no other funding partners <br />Strengths and Weaknesses <br />• Acquisition of open space corridor in a densely developed urban cityscape <br />• Protection of historic trails, sites and agricultural terracing. Trail along rock wall has not <br />been verified. <br />• Protection of rare, threatened and endangered species <br />• Protection of existing watershed, including two flood prone drainages <br />• Presence of non-native plants would require clearing to uncover archeological features <br />I <br />• ..fir .. .�. ._ '.- <br />- <br />Photo and Map courtesy of Ms. Deborah I. Ward <br />Summary Report by Ms. Deborah J. Ward, PONC Commissioner <br />