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OLD-GROWTH FOREST NETWORK
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
To include a forest in the Old-Growth Forest Network
Recognizing that less than 1% of the eastern US forests,and less than 5%of the western US forests,have
remained undisturbed long enough to develop old-growth characteristics.
Recognizing that many species of plants,animals,and fungi are most successful in older forests.
Recognizing that the older forests are best at purifying the air and the water,and creating fertile soil.
Recognizing that most humans consider older forests to be the most beautiful forests,and will travel to see
them.
Recognizing that ecotourism is economically beneficial for nearby communities.
Recognizing that all people,but especially the younger generations,need contact with natural areas.
Therefore
The Old-Growth Forest Network shall be established.Every county where forests can grow will be invited
to designate a forest to be part of the network.These forests shall serve as examples of baseline conditions.
They shall remain unlogged for all time, allowing old-growth characteristics to develop naturally. These
forests will be open to visitation by all ages. Exceptions to the `no logging' requirement are allowed for
situations of visitor safety,trail maintenance,non-native tree species,or non-native insect infestations
For Tarrant County in the State of Texas,the forest to be designated as part of the network shall be
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Cross Timbers Forest which is owned by City of Fort
Worth,Texas.
(Signature of landowner's representative) (Signature of OGFN representative)
02 December 2022 Dec 12, 2022
(Date) (Date)
Robert Denkhaus Nick Sanchez,CF
(Printed name of landowner representative) (Printed name of OGFN representative)
Nature Center Manager Network Manager
(Title of landowner representative) (Title of OGFN representative)
Mailing Address for Landowner: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road,Fort Worth,TX 76135
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX
City: Old-Growth Forest Network:
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Name: Jesica McEachern ame: Nick Sanchez,CF
Title: Assistant City ManagerTitle: Network Manager
Date: Dec 23, 2022 ate: Dec 12,2022
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended: Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
By: fa- of this contract,including ensuring all
Name: Dave Lewis performance and reporting requirements.
Title: Acting Director
Park&Recreation Department X�"t Al �
By: Robert Denkhaus(Dec 12,2022 13:36 CST)
Name: Robert Denkhaus
By: Title: Nature Center Manager
Name: Kelli Pickard Park&Recreation Department
Title: Assistant Director
Park&Recreation Department City Secretary:
By: Sandra You od(Dec 12,202216:17 CST) By: Jannette S.Goodall(Dec 23,2022 17:55 CST)
Name: Sandra Youngblood Name: Jannette S. Goodall ao44 on
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By: N ico Arias(Dec 12,202210:55 CST)
Name: Nico Arias
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: N/A
Form 1295: N/A
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH,TX