The Buffalo River Foundation already has one completed easement and another near completion. Details about these two projects are provided below:

Gossett Hollow easement. BRF holds a conservation easement for 120 acres of the wooded, steep-sided Gossett Hollow in the upper Buffalo area. The hollow comprises the headwaters of Ponca Creek and is clearly visible from Highway 43 looking to the west. The easement allows for select-cut timber management and, at the upper end of the property, construction of a house. This land easement allows for the protection of a scenic view when entering into the Boxley valley while also protecting the headwaters of a tributary creek that flows into the Buffalo National River.

Riverbend easement. BRF is in negotiations for a 160-acre conservation easement on a parcel which is bordered by the National Park on three sides. It is comprised of a beautiful hardwood forest with a small tributary to the Buffalo National River. The parcel is located on the north side of the river between Erbie and Pruitt. The owner is donating this potential easement because of his interest in preserving the scenic value of land. We expect that this easement will be concluded by the end of 2010.