HORSE-FRIENDLY HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP
“THE HIGHLAND MODEL”
In 2002 the Highland Equestrian Conservancy, the first of it's kind in Michigan, started as a small grassroots group of concerned area residents with a mission to conserve and protect natural resources while preserving the rural character and equestrian heritage of Highland Township. The “Highland Model” was established to promote conservancy space, interconnecting greenways and wildlife corridors that include (multi-use and) equestrian trails around new developments.
The Highland Equestrian Conservancy has already been successful in establishing two new greenways in Highland with equestrian trails around new subdivision developments. The HEC is currently working on two more locations with a hope that multi-use and equestrian trails will create a linking network, allowing safe passage for equestrians and pedestrians and lead to the revitalized DDA (downtown development authority) district. The “Highland Model” is now a recognized plan, a strategy for preserving the rural character of developing townships.
About Us:
"The mission of Highland Equestrian Conservancy is to conserve and protect our natural resources while preserving the rural character and equestrian heritage in and around Highland Township"
Click "HERE" for information about our board members.
"Contact us at: 248-887-3970 or by email at: highlandequestrianconservancy@gmail.com"
