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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Staten Island's Land Conservation Organization
50 Years Keeping Staten Island Green!
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Atlantic Coast leopard frog rediscovered
Recognition is a powerful thing! Honoring the Atlantic Coast leopard frog, Rana Kauffeldi, and the passion behind its discovery. Let’s...
Hillel Lofaso
Jan 292 min read
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Amphibians in the spotlight
Life beneath our feet: Our wetlands are more than just beautiful landscapes; they’re home to sensitive salamander species in need of...

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Jan 252 min read
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Bloodroot Valley Serpentine Barrens Restoration Success
Desi Powell, a field botanist and restoration specialist with the Natural Resources Group (NRG), gave an in-depth overview of the...

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Jan 162 min read
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Keeping Traditions Alive: First Day Walk at Mount Loretto Unique Area
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offered two walks on Staten Island at Mount Loretto Unique Area and at St....

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Jan 123 min read
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Protectors Seeks to Preserve, Enhance Open Space
Over the last twelve years, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods has been led by Clifford Hagen, and we thank him for all of the excellent work...

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Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Using Smaller, Local Parcels for Active Recreation Can Keep Open Space Natural
Grasslands, Brookfield Park, c. Anton Troio/Protectors of Pine Oak Woods The mission of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods is steeped in a...

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Sep 20, 20212 min read
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A Brief History of Our Efforts to Save the Graniteville Wetlands
Note: Protectors' President Cliff Hagen sent this opinion piece to the Staten Island Advance. It was released on Earth Day, April 22,...

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May 24, 20213 min read
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