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The Mission: Stewardship in Motion
The Mission: Stewardship in Motion
Dunbar Forest Conservancy, Inc. is dedicated to the permanent preservation of our natural and historical heritage. Our vision is the realization of a fully protected sanctuary, where the land is held in trust as an undisturbed ecological and historical preserve. We are committed to a future sustained by community support and philanthropy, ensuring this landscape remains protected for generations to come.
Our stewardship is defined by active restoration. We are currently focused on healing the land: restoring riparian zones, clearing legacy debris, and enhancing wildlife habitats to ensure the forest is resilient and healthy. These efforts are not for resource management, but are vital steps in preparing the forest to thrive as a self-sustaining ecosystem, free from extraction.
Beyond the trees, Dunbar Forest is a living classroom and a community legacy. By developing our central information hub and maintaining historical trails, we invite the public to witness the forest’s return to its natural state. Our goal is to foster a deep respect for the land—viewing the forest not as a resource to be used, but as a sanctuary to be honored and protected.
What we are doing
What we are doing
Forest resources
Forest resources
Forest Ecology: To maintain the sanctuary, we actively monitor canopy health, wildlife habitats, and native beekeeping.
Helene recovery
Helene recovery
Helene Recovery: The storm left its mark on the forest. There are blowdowns scattered throughout the property blocking access, alongside riparian debris that requires targeted trail clearing to reach.
Preservation
Preservation
Historical Preservation: This land was a thriving homestead starting in the 1830s. Visitors will soon be able to explore and learn the deep history of the property.
Education
Education
Public Education: Developing interactive programs to demonstrate how every living asset and historical feature of the forest is interconnected.
Transparency & Stewardship
The Dunbar Forest Conservancy (DFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the environmental conservation of this landscape, the preservation of its layered human history, and teaching others about the natural and prospecting legacy of the property.
Transparency & Accountability Standards
To ensure donor confidence, we align our public disclosures with the criteria used by major nonprofit evaluators. This ensures that every contribution is managed with rigorous administrative integrity.
Candid (GuideStar): We maintain a public profile to provide verified data for donors and grant-makers.
Charity Navigator: We host our governing policies publicly to satisfy accountability and finance standards.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Our operations are designed to meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
The Three Pillars of the DFC Mission
1. Environmental Conservation
Riparian Stewardship: We actively remove storm-deposited flotsam from the riparian corridor to protect the local ecosystem and water quality.
Access Management: We maintain 8'–10' corridors with 14' vertical clearance, ensuring the property is accessible for both educational tours and a 12' high trailer.
2. Historical Preservation
Roots of the People: We are dedicated to preserving the history of those who inhabited and worked this land, focusing on local oral histories and the physical traces they left behind.
Surface Prospecting Sites: We identify and preserve historical assay pits and surface excavations, which average 3–6 feet deep and 6–10 feet in diameter. These sites serve as evidence of the localized, non-industrial search for minerals that took place on the property.
3. Education
The Central Information Hub: Our Hub serves as a field classroom, providing forest maps, mission handouts, and safety protocols for all visitors.
Oral History Preservation: We use the property’s physical features to teach visitors about the folklore and documented prospecting efforts that define the region's human story.
Governance & Public Records
To ensure the highest level of oversight, the following documents from our records are available for public review:
Document Name
Purpose
Reference
IRS Determination Letter
Proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Form 1.A
Management Agreement
Details the agreement between the Owners and Dunbar Forest Management, LLC.
Form 2.B
Conflict of Interest Policy
Ensures all decisions prioritize the DFC mission.
Form 1.C
Liability Waiver
Releases the owners and the LLC from claims to ensure long-term sustainability.
Form 3.A
Professional Oversight
The DFC is governed by a board with extensive experience in administrative oversight, payroll, and scheduling. This ensures that the forest is managed with precision, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of safety.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact info@dunbarforest.com to get more information on the various projects in the forest
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