Preservation of an important locale in the Manor Area has been accomplished by the Merryman/Gilmore family who have granted a conservation easement for 209.8 acres.

The acreage includes agricultural land, forests, open fields, a portion of Sawmill Branch, natural habitat, recreational trails leading to Gunpowder Falls State Park and scenic value of significant public benefit along Stansbury Mill Road. The easement is co-held by The Manor Conservancy and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as this beautiful property remains under private ownership and management.

The community appreciates the efforts of the landowners to provide for conservation of the natural, agricultural, environmental, scenic, cultural, rural, woodland and wetland characteristics of the Property.