A COMMUNITY PETITION TO PRESERVE THE REMAINING WOODED PARCELS ALONG DAUNER ROAD IN FENTON, MICHIGAN, AND PREVENT FURTHER LOSS OF OUR NATURAL WOODLANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY.8

ONCE IT’S GONE, WE CAN’T GET IT BACK. OUR WOODLANDS ARE WORTH PROTECTING.

Along Dauner Road in Fenton, Michigan, several wooded parcels remain standing, containing mature trees, natural landscapes, and established wildlife habitats that have not yet been cleared for construction.

Unfortunately, two parcels have already been taken up for development, and clearing and other changes to these wooded areas have begun. While we recognize that development is already moving forward on these properties, we believe there is still an opportunity to speak up, seek alternatives, and prevent further destruction of our remaining woodland.

WE DON’T WANT TO SEE ANY MORE OF THIS WOODLAND LOST.

The remaining wooded parcels deserve a different future. Rather than allowing more of this natural landscape to be cleared and replaced with additional housing development, we are asking that these areas be seriously considered for permanent preservation and inclusion in the Dauner Nature Preserve or another appropriate conservation program.

These woods are more than undeveloped property. They provide natural habitats for wildlife, preserve mature trees, contribute to the beauty of our surroundings, and help maintain the natural character of our community.

Once mature trees are removed and established habitats are destroyed, they cannot simply be replaced. What takes decades, or even generations, to grow can disappear in a matter of days.

WHY WE ARE SPEAKING UP NOW

We are speaking up because there is still something left to protect.

Two wooded parcels have already begun undergoing changes for development. We want to prevent further clearing and construction wherever possible, while also making sure the remaining wooded parcels along Dauner Road do not face the same outcome.

We understand that growth and development are part of a changing community. However, we believe growth should not come at the expense of every remaining natural space.

Our community deserves the opportunity to preserve these beautiful wooded areas before more of our natural surroundings are permanently altered.

WHAT WE CHOOSE TO PROTECT TODAY WILL SHAPE THE COMMUNITY FUTURE GENERATIONS INHERIT TOMORROW.

Wildlife deserves places to live. Future generations deserve the opportunity to experience the natural beauty that still exists in our community today.

OUR REQUEST

We respectfully ask the current property owners, developers, and appropriate local decision-makers to:

Explore opportunities to preserve the remaining undeveloped wooded parcels along Dauner Road before additional clearing or construction begins.
Explore every available opportunity to pause or prevent further clearing and construction on the two parcels where development activity has already begun, and consider alternatives that would allow these wooded areas to be preserved.
Explore the possibility of incorporating the remaining wooded land into the Dauner Nature Preserve or another appropriate mature woodland preservation or conservation program.

We recognize that some of these properties may already have been sold.

Our goal is to protect the remaining woodland, its mature trees, wildlife habitats, and natural surroundings for the benefit of our community and future generations.

IF WE DON’T SPEAK UP, WHO WILL?

This is our opportunity to come together as a community before more of our natural surroundings are lost.

We are asking for the remaining woodland to have a future, too.

By signing this petition, you are showing your support for protecting the remaining wooded parcels along Dauner Road and asking property owners and local decision-makers to seriously consider permanent preservation before any additional development or clearing takes place.

PROTECT THE LAND, LET NATURE STAND.

LET’S PROTECT WHAT WE STILL HAVE.🌳