News roundup

Last week was so busy, we forgot to post these notable news items:

• Forest for the Trees from the Memphis Flyer.
• Natural Area Conversation from Park Friends Inc.

We strongly agree with PFI that the Greensward needs permanent protection, too.

If we follow the Shelby Farms model of land preservation, as proposed last week by the Memphis Zoo, it would make perfect sense to create the 150-acre Old Forest State Natural Area and apply a conservation easement to all 342 acres of Overton Park.