1	Whither South Woods? Public or Private? South Woods Preservation Group
2	Introduction South Woods – Urban Park or Another Urban Development? South Woods Preservation Group – Who we are.
3	Topics of Discussion History of South Woods What South Woods Is What it Can Become
4	South Woods History Originally a farm – by Hamlin family (full section) Sold after WW1 and logged. – 15 acres of south woods cut first (flat) Navy built hospital there – operated until mid 50’s (just to west) Navy retained officer housing on South Woods. Used until mid-70’s
5	South Woods History Part sold to school district (Shorecrest and Kellogg) and also school district leased hospital complex. Woods is over 85 years old Invasive species came in with Navy.
6	South Woods History Transferred to DNR in late 70’s until Shoreline became a city Land sold by DNR – to construction company – fall 1996 SAFE Met with Briarcrest Community Group and approached Darlene Fairly. Jennifer Belcher (head of DNR) changed status from ‘highest bidder’ to ‘only biddable by public entities’.
7	South Woods Today
8	South Woods Today
9	Real Life Shoreline at a nexus City has budgeted funds for purchase of South Woods Need to Implement Purchase Need to Plan South Woods Future
10	Why South Woods is Important Positive impact on environment Water filter, Oxygen and Sound Barrier Refuge for native plant species in urban area
11	Why South Woods is Important Possibility for Environmental Education Unique laboratory in this area Park can be used by other districts (Educational district #1) Natural system within day drive for elementary field trips
12	Why South Woods is Important Possibility for Environmental Education Develop K-12 curriculum with environment as core (math, science and English) Create non-profit patterned after Woodland Park zoological society
13	Why South Woods is Important What it does for community Peace of mind Local access to ‘The Woods’ A park in the face of increasing urbanization – psychology of community building
14	Why South Woods is Important What it does for community Provide Shoreline and Lake Forest Park with a positive identity Possible corridor with Hamlin Park (trail connecting two into single entity).
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16	Next Steps Ensure purchase Encourage and engender public involvement Advertise and highlight importance of natural areas in urban environments
17	A walk in the park
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