"Richardson park expansion to protect historical site, hardwood forest" - Addison Norman

Recent plans have been finalized that will double the acreage of Spring Creek Nature Area. 
The City of Richardson is buying a little over 56 acres of land for $11 million. Which is a fair price based on the high demand for land in the area to develop. The project is mostly protect the valuable hardwood forests in the area. Also, the land carried a rich history that dates back to 1859. 

It is so great to see the City of Richardson preserving the natural ecosystem that exists in the area, especially as Dallas continues to grow and develop. This reminds me a lot of the work of  President Theodore Roosevelt who created a large number of national parks to preserve the beauty of wildlife in the U.S.. The national park system has really benefited the nation by encouraging ecotourism and recreation. 

Source : http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/richardson-lake-highlands/headlines/20141025-richardson-park-expansion-to-protect-historical-site-hardwood-forest.ece