He should have given it to the Nature Conservancy. They would have given a sign on the property.

But, TNC would also have invested in the land, surveyed it for all species of animals, plants and forest. There might be something unique there, but, we'll never know now.

March 2, 2010
By Corey Kilgannon

Although (click here) he is known for his high-rises, resorts and golf courses, Donald J. Trump helped create a little-known state park in northern Westchester County, donating the land for public use in 2006.

Like many things, the park is named after him. It is called the Donald J. Trump State Park. It also happens to be on a list of 58 parks and historic sites the state plans to close because of budget cuts.

The plan, released Feb. 19, coupled with the fact that the state would save only the park’s $2,500 annual budget by closing it, has infuriated Mr. Trump....

I know everyone wants to make fun of Mr. Trump, but, this is something conservationists call wonderful. It is land. It is land with forests and birds and all sorts of things. But, because the state of New York didn't invest in having their rangers and researchers discover the interior of the property, the sincere value it brings to our natural world will never be known. 

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a very dedicated organization. Many people leave land to them simply because they do invest in the land and come to understand it. Value it. Land is important to people and leaving it to the care of TNC is an extremely good decision.

I will say this. TNC frequently PARTNERS with states and local governments to assist in the care of land. TNC comes in and does what it does best, it conducts surveys of land, decides how much of the survey are invasive species and then sets up a plan to renew the land to it's original condition and content. 

If Mr. Trump, being the name sake of the park, wants to talk to TNC about the land they may still be interested. If not complete owner of the land, then perhaps as a partner with the State of New York to return the land to a pristine condition that is valued for it's natural value.

Quite frankly, it is a good idea especially with small towns nearby, to actually come to understand the land and make it a benefit to the communities it shares. I wish he would contact the State of New York about the land and then contact TNC for any interest they might have.

I wish everyone good luck.