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northern part of Newhall Ranch, the Santa
Clara River possesses beautiful stands of
willows, cottonwoods and other native riparian
vegetation, and is a regional wildlife corridor.
More than 800 acres of land which encom-
passes the River will be carefully preserved, and
an adjoining River Trail will provide controlled
access for the public, yet allow for exploration
and discovery of the plant and animal life that
inhabits its banks.
Residents will not have to head for the
hills to breathe the aroma of wild grass and
dusty earth. The villages of Newhall Ranch
will be nestled among such topographical
landmarks as Ayers Rock, Sawtooth Ridge,
and the numerous oak-filled canyons that
characterize the setting. Spreading throughout
the community, natural open space will weave
its way into nearly every neighborhood, liter-
ally bringing nature to people's backyards.
A conservation organization will be estab-
lished to preserve the beauty and the environ-
mental quality of the High Country, Santa Clara
River and other open areas. Docents will work
with schoolchildren and adults so all community
residents can be part of conservation activities.

residents to get out into unspoiled
nature that has been inaccessible for
over a century. The High Country
adjoins the Santa Clarita Woodlands
Park and other open areas, creating
an undisturbed expanse of natural
mountain landscape from the
Golden State Freeway to the
Ventura County border - a
distance of nearly ten miles.
Winding its way through the