Projects and Action Plan

Over 25 years, some of the noteworthy accomplishments are:

• Approximately 255 acres of scenic woodlands habitat and historic sites have been acquired and continually maintained.
• Nearly 16-miles of hiking trails have been constructed and maintained accommodating varied Woodland Trail users including hiking, running, cyclist, and equestrian.
• Educational Interpretative panels and displays have been installed at historic points in the Woodlands with emphasis on the Rich Gulch Mining area.
• The Rich Gulch Mining area has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on March 22, 2000.
• The Sarah Zigler Interpretative Trail was designated as National Recreational Trail by the National Park Service on April 14, 2000.
• Strategically placed benches have been installed to afford opportunities for rest and contemplation.
• A Jacksonville Woodlands information kiosk and drinking fountain have been located at the Rich Gulch trailhead.
• Trail directional and informational signage has been placed at key trail heads and trail intersections.
• Informational brochures and maps of Jacksonville Woodlands have been published including the Beekman Native Plant Arboretum brochure, the Flowering Plants of the
• Sarah Zigler photo and story panel
• The French Gulch Mining Interpretative Trail and display panel were completed and dedicated.
• A forest fire fuel-reduction effort was completed in 2004 to reduce the fire danger within the Woodlands. This is an on-going project that will continue to help protect the Woodlands.
• The Beekman Native Plant Arboretum, with its information kiosk, water feature and shelter, was established adjacent to the historic CC Beekman House.

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