County plans for $750,000 land purchase

Using funds from the county’s conservation budget for 2022, Dane County is planning to buy about 65 acres of land in the town of Black Earth to boost recreation and provide better access to Morton Forest, according to a Wisconsin State Journal report. The parcel is directly south of Morton Forest and will offer opportunities for hiking and birdwatching in the Driftless Area. A resolution approving the purchase was introduced at last week’s County Board meeting.