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Date published: 10/1/2006
I participated in the Discovery Days event in Stafford County on Sunday, Aug. 20. That day, I volunteered in the Crow's Nest Defense Fund booth. My purpose was to educate passers-by on "things Crow's Nest"--its location, significance, and current status. I was overwhelmed by the number of people who let out a gasp or a disillusioned sigh upon learning that this idyllic property could be another victim of unrestrained development. Many people were under the mistaken impression that Crow's Nest had been saved. Recently we learned just how precarious the Crow's Nest situation remains, as the property owners move forward with development activity--activity that turned out to be illegal ["Crow's Nest work halted," Sept., 14]. Thanks to swift action by Stafford County, these activities are halted--for now. But make no mistake about it, Stafford's largest tract of undeveloped land is still in danger. Front-page news recently trumpeted the offer made by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on a portion of the Crow's Nest property. I applaud their efforts, but urge that the whole 4,000 acres of hardwoods, endangered plants, and sensitive soil be rescued. Crow's Nest is a treasure that could be lost forever. With swift action from a future-minded Board of Supervisors, it can become a diamond in the region's crown. Janette Mason Fredericksburg
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