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Lowries Run Slopes is characteristic of our region with its steep slopes. Read An Ecological and Physical Investigation of Pittsburgh Hillsides for an indepth analysis on the beneficial role that natural wooded hillsides play in our region.

 

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This donated property is in the Lowries Run Biological Diversity Area (BDA). It is our first holding in the BDA and we hope to to increase our holdings along the north facing slope from the property west to I – 279.  The property has short trails, wooded steep slopes, and scenic value.

 

 

 

 

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