Slocum's River Reserve Explained

Slocum's River Reserve is a 47acres open space preserve co-managed by the land conservation non-profit organizations The Trustees of Reservations and The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. The property includes 3000feet of frontage along the tidal Slocum's River in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 2miles of trails, woodland, agricultural fields, and pasture. The reserve is open to the public.

History

Slocum's River Reserve was formerly known as Island View Farm; it was purchased in 1999 by The Trustees of Reservations and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust.

Conservation and recreation

Trails on the property^[1] connect with MassWildlife's Dartmoor Farm Wildlife Management Area,^{[2] [3]} via easements over 60acres of private farmland conserved via agricultural preservation restriction (APR). The farmland produces corn, alfalfa, and horticultural nursery stock and are used to graze livestock. The property trailhead is located on Horseneck Road in Dartmouth. The reserve is a popular birding spot.^[4]

External links

• The Trustees of Reservations
• Trail map
• Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
• Buzzard's Bay Coalition

Notes and References

1. News: Brown . Shoshana . Take a Hike: A Perfect Summer Walk at Slocum's River Reserve . 12 June 2021 . South Coast Today . 1 July 2018.
2. Web site: Dartmoor Farm WMA . MassWildlife Lands Viewer . 12 June 2021.
3. Web site: Dartmoor Farm Wildlife Management Area . MassWildlife Lands User Guide . 12 June 2021.
4. Web site: Slocum's River Reserve . eBird . 12 June 2021.