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To contact us:

Pocono Heritage Land Trust
P.O. Box 553
Pocono Pines, PA 18350-0553

Phone: (570) 424-1514

email: PHLT

With the help of many individuals -- and support from Polk Township supervisors -- the Jonas Mountain Preserve is now a reality. Phase I consists of 75 acres of natural woodland in the Jonas section of Pohopoco Mountain. Phase II consists of 213 acres of beautiful upland forest near the existing preserve. The tract ia a crucial addition to the preserve because it borders Jonas Creek, identified by the state DEP as an ‘Exceptional Value’ stream. The land contains mountain springs, pocket wetlands, and the headwaters of Jonas Creek. Both are now owned by the Pocono Heritage Land Trust and will be protected in perpetuity.

Protecting natural areas accomplishes these goals:

     It preserves the scenic view of the area.
     It protects headwaters and recharge areas of our streams and groundwater.
     It provides a natural area for plants and animals, and for people to enjoy.
     It increases property values and helps keep school taxes down.
     It preserves an area of natural beauty and upland forest.
     It stabilizes stream flow and reduces flood crests.

To help us protect other important natural lands -
Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to:

Pocono Heritage Land Trust, P.O. Box 553, Pocono Pines, PA 18350-0553

Please make your check payable to Pocono Heritage Land Trust.