FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A local nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at preserving a 25-acre hillside property in Fayetteville currently owned by the Fayetteville Public School District (FPSD).

Founded in 2003, the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association (FNHA) is a nonprofit focused on preserving Fayetteville’s natural landscapes, green spaces and native ecosystems. The organization has contributed to the conservation of Mount Sequoyah Woods, Kessler Mountain Reserve, Callie’s Prairie and Brooks-Hummel Nature Reserve.

The land, northeast of Sycamore Street and North College Avenue, is the planned site for the new Ramay Jr. High. Known as the “Heartland Hillside” by FNHA, the property contains native woodlands, natural springs and habitats for local wildlife, th

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