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The developer has officially canceled the expansion plans for the Moss Rock Preserve. I feel a deep sense of relief knowing these ancient rock formations and the fragile moss will remain undisturbed. We must stay alert to ensure this land stays protected for the generations that follow.

March 23, 2008

Preserve The Preserve

Preserve The Preserve

🏆 Won — 836 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 9 months ago
The Moss Rock Preserve is one of the most unique and beautiful natural preserves in the United States. Home to acres of hardwood forest, the Preserve is the last substantial refuge for local wildlife. But The Preserve is much more than a sanctuary. The Preserve contains some of the best climbing in the Southeast, debatably one of the oldest known rock formations in the world, as well as isolated species of moss unique to Moss Rock. Because of this, the Preserve is of global environmental significance, and it is our job, as the surrounding community, to protect it. Instead of protection, the plans are to destroy the sanctuary of Moss Rock for profit by expanding the ironically named \"Preserve\" neighborhoods right up to and around the Boulder Fields. From the beginning of development, the community was given the impression that \"The Preserve\"

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February 7, 2008

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January 31, 2008

6 Comments

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Karen Lane
18 years ago Featured

The traffic is already a disaster around here. We dont need more people and less nature. Leave the rocks alone.

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Jason Jackson
18 years ago Featured

Keep the houses away. We need these woods for the kids to actually get outside and play. Once it is gone you cant get it back.

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Mike Coleman
18 years ago Featured

STOP THE BULLDOZERS. Enough is enough.

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Emily Patterson
18 years ago Featured

sad to see greed winning over nature again. protect moss rock.

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Sarah Pearson
18 years ago Featured

This place is gorgeous and the climbing is world class. Destroying it for more cookie cutter houses is a huge mistake.

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Dave Whitaker
18 years ago Featured

Spent so many weekends out there. Its the only spot like it left in the area. Dont let them pave over paradise.