Frequently Asked Questions
Please describe Hyde Farm
The 95 acres of land consists of forest, fields, several streams. The buildings of the farm were built from circa 1840 to 1950. The skies over Hyde Farm offer spacious views of clouds and stars. The lands bordering Hyde Farm are either private residences or units of the National Park Service.
Where is the farm?
Hyde Farm is located in Cobb County, in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, along the Chattahoochee River, surrounded by densely developed subdivisions and shopping centers.
Why save the farm?
Hyde Farm is one of the last contiguous parcels in the area of undeveloped land continually farmed since the early 19th. century. Its size (95 acres) and location in populated suburban Atlanta makes it a rare gem of cultural and historical significance. Even more important, Hyde Farm is in an important area of the Chattahoochee watershed (Mulberry Creek) which provides drinking water for the City of Atlanta and surrounding areas. Developing this land could seriously affect the quality of the water in the Chattahoochee. Hyde Farm has acres of old-growth forest and provides wildlife habitat to fox, coyote, deer, songbirds, beaver, and other species whose habitat has been destroyed by development.
What will the farm become after it is saved?
The farm will be accessible to the public for recreation, educational programs, history and cultural education, research, and community events. Exactly what form the infrastructure will take hasn't been determined yet, and will depend on the degree of success of the preservation effort. We envision conservation and preservation of the historical structures on the farm in conjunction with these goals.
Who will own the farm once it is saved?
It is likely that a public/private partnership will hold the land in some type of land trust for permanent ownership, with leadership from Cobb County and the National Park Service.
How can I help?
Most important is to get involved by spreading the word about the urgency of this effort! Friends of Hyde Farm needs volunteers for all types of projects, including school outreach, events planning, and of course fundraising. Your donations of time and talent are as welcomed as your monetary contributions.
How will my donation be used?
Contributions will be used to purchase all or part the farm. Once the farm is saved by this purchase, ongoing contributions will be used to maintain and restore the farm for public use. The Trust for Public Land is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to TPL are tax-deductible.
When you make your contribution, you can specify what should happen to your money if no part of the farm can be saved. Please indicate whether you want your donation be used for other Trust for Public Land projects in Georgia, or refunded to you.
The Trust for Public Land has set up a separate account for contributions to save Hyde Farm.
How much will it cost to purchase the farm?
We do not know at this time how much it will take to purchase the farm. We do know that it is a significant purchase of prime developable land, so we ask you to consider that as you plan your gift.
The 95 acres of land consists of forest, fields, several streams. The buildings of the farm were built from circa 1840 to 1950. The skies over Hyde Farm offer spacious views of clouds and stars. The lands bordering Hyde Farm are either private residences or units of the National Park Service.
Where is the farm?
Hyde Farm is located in Cobb County, in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, along the Chattahoochee River, surrounded by densely developed subdivisions and shopping centers.
Why save the farm?
Hyde Farm is one of the last contiguous parcels in the area of undeveloped land continually farmed since the early 19th. century. Its size (95 acres) and location in populated suburban Atlanta makes it a rare gem of cultural and historical significance. Even more important, Hyde Farm is in an important area of the Chattahoochee watershed (Mulberry Creek) which provides drinking water for the City of Atlanta and surrounding areas. Developing this land could seriously affect the quality of the water in the Chattahoochee. Hyde Farm has acres of old-growth forest and provides wildlife habitat to fox, coyote, deer, songbirds, beaver, and other species whose habitat has been destroyed by development.
What will the farm become after it is saved?
The farm will be accessible to the public for recreation, educational programs, history and cultural education, research, and community events. Exactly what form the infrastructure will take hasn't been determined yet, and will depend on the degree of success of the preservation effort. We envision conservation and preservation of the historical structures on the farm in conjunction with these goals.
Who will own the farm once it is saved?
It is likely that a public/private partnership will hold the land in some type of land trust for permanent ownership, with leadership from Cobb County and the National Park Service.
How can I help?
Most important is to get involved by spreading the word about the urgency of this effort! Friends of Hyde Farm needs volunteers for all types of projects, including school outreach, events planning, and of course fundraising. Your donations of time and talent are as welcomed as your monetary contributions.
How will my donation be used?
Contributions will be used to purchase all or part the farm. Once the farm is saved by this purchase, ongoing contributions will be used to maintain and restore the farm for public use. The Trust for Public Land is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to TPL are tax-deductible.
When you make your contribution, you can specify what should happen to your money if no part of the farm can be saved. Please indicate whether you want your donation be used for other Trust for Public Land projects in Georgia, or refunded to you.
The Trust for Public Land has set up a separate account for contributions to save Hyde Farm.
How much will it cost to purchase the farm?
We do not know at this time how much it will take to purchase the farm. We do know that it is a significant purchase of prime developable land, so we ask you to consider that as you plan your gift.
