Well, hello there booming big city!
Austin, Texas is no stranger to sharing its land with new visitors. And as of right now, the city’s rapid population growth and economic success have put its reputation among the nation’s top 25 largest expanding cities. Some of you may have already notice that Wild Basin is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, commercial development, and a major highway.
So, what’s the harm in gaining a few more new neighbors?
Urbanization is the gradual process by which cities are formed and become larger as the local population shifts from rural to urban areas, and the ways in which each society response to the change. Sadly, the environmental impacts from urbanization can cause a local region to experience a loss in biodiversity, poor air quality, and low watershed levels. Here at Wild Basin, we have set aside 227 acres of forest and trails to protect the Central Texas native wilderness. However, as urban areas continue to develop in Austin, crucial habitat surrounding the persevere is destroyed or broken into pieces not large enough to sustain an ecological community.
Wait, how can I help protect this sensitive ecosystem?
For starters, we ask visitors to experience the beauty of this hill country terrain by respecting the rules in place at Wild Basin. Please stay on the trails and leave all plants, animals, rocks, and other elements alone. Also, food, bikes, pets, and smoking are not allowed within the preserve. Leaving ‘no-trace’ during your visit shows us and the native endangered species that you care!
So, what’s the harm in gaining a few more new neighbors?
Urbanization is the gradual process by which cities are formed and become larger as the local population shifts from rural to urban areas, and the ways in which each society response to the change. Sadly, the environmental impacts from urbanization can cause a local region to experience a loss in biodiversity, poor air quality, and low watershed levels. Here at Wild Basin, we have set aside 227 acres of forest and trails to protect the Central Texas native wilderness. However, as urban areas continue to develop in Austin, crucial habitat surrounding the persevere is destroyed or broken into pieces not large enough to sustain an ecological community.
Wait, how can I help protect this sensitive ecosystem?
For starters, we ask visitors to experience the beauty of this hill country terrain by respecting the rules in place at Wild Basin. Please stay on the trails and leave all plants, animals, rocks, and other elements alone. Also, food, bikes, pets, and smoking are not allowed within the preserve. Leaving ‘no-trace’ during your visit shows us and the native endangered species that you care!