Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust Conserves Land

Conservationist Maxine Johnston in Pitcher Plant Patch Courtesy Photo
Conservationist Maxine Johnston in Pitcher Plant Patch Courtesy Photo

The Big Thicket Natural Heritage Trust has received a donation of 53.73 acres of land adjacent to the Lance Rosier Unit of the Preserve near Kountze. The property was once part of a large longleaf pine savannah and contains remnant longleaf pine and associated understory. A large pitcher plant bog is located in the Preserve next to the property.

Our donor chooses to remain anonymous, but the son of…