The Mercer County Green Links Project
PlanSmart NJ
designed the Mercer County Green Links Project to better integrate natural
resource planning and land-use planning by using GIS, community outreach,
and improved communication and cooperation among all levels of government
and local non-profits. Project products included:
Mercer County Green Links Plan - the Plan identifies potential linkages to existing open spaces and cultural sites.[ View map ] [ View map text ]
Series of Eight Educational Brochures - the brochures describe the benefits of the urban and community forest, how to enhance and provide for the urban and community forest, the impacts of development, and how to utilize GIS to enhance the planning process.[ View brochure ]
Mercer County Green Links Directory - a 50-page directory listing state, county, local and non-profit agencies involved in natural resource planning. The Directory includes a contact name, mission statement, and brief description of projects.
Community Outreach Workshops - a series of educational workshops were held for the general public. The workshops included information on how to work with local officials, how to start a community group, and how to properly plant and care for trees.
Local Green Links Demonstration Projects - two rounds of competitive grants were awarded to community groups, non-profits, and local government for implementation projects of the Green Links Plan.
Funded By
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Parks and Forestry, State Forestry Services
P.O. Box 404
Trenton, NJ 08625-0404
Start Date
1993
Completion Date
1998
Key Staff
Dianne Brake
Ann Brady
Contract Amount
est. $200,000