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year for the last five years. The record-breaking total for 2005 brings the total number of acres conserved in the nine counties served by the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) to 242,284 acres, an acreage that is larger than Shenandoah National Park
“We’re immensely pleased at what communities in the Piedmont have been able to accomplish to provide a legacy of conserved open space for our children and future generations,” said Chris Miller, President of PEC.
“When it comes to conservation, this is one of the most successful regions in the entire country.”
The Piedmont region continues to lead the State ofVirginia, while Virginia is among the top five states in the nation for pro
95.8%