Johnson City's Buffalo Mountain on track to become State Natural Area

Johnson City’s Buffalo Mountain Park has moved one step closer to a state natural area designation. Staff from the state’s Division of Natural Areas recently visited the site and confirmed its candidacy. The designation would place the park into a conservation easement. The city will then work alongside the state to develop land management and fire prevention plans for the area. This is part of the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan to support residents’ desire to preserve the park for low-impact recreation. The designation is expected to take two years to complete and would make Buffalo Mountain Park the first state natural area in Washington County.