Part of the beauty of Baltimore County's regional parks initiative is the preservation of valuable natural spaces and environmentally sensitive areas. Nearly all of the regional parks preserve vulnerable stream buffers, and many feature tree-planting and forestation projects.
Over the past few years, Baltimore County has purchased more than 1,000 acres of parkland that will be set aside forever for the people of the county to enjoy.
More than 2/3 of Baltimore County's land remains rural, and preservation of the rural character of our land - the farms, woods, and waterways- remains one of the cornerstones of planned growth and development. More information on the County's land preservation and growth management programs and policies is available in Baltimore County Master Plan 2010 (PDF).
Did you know that Baltimore County ranks in the top ten of all jurisdictions in America for preserving farmland, and leads the state in overall land preservation? You can learn more about land preservation online or you can download a two-page, color factsheet (PDF).
Revised March 24, 2004
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