News File - Environmental

The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Development Company will concentrate reforestation efforts in the Village of Creekside Park in 2017. This practice is in accordance with The Woodlands founder George Mitchell’s environmentally centered vision, according to township and Development Company officials.

We might consider the bald eagle a symbol of The Woodlands and of the success of George Mitchell’s vision to maintain the natural forested environment. His vision was inspired by Ian McHarg’s book, “Design with Nature.” McHarg was part of Mitchell’s original design team, and his work left a permanent mark on the ongoing discussion of mankind’s place in nature and nature’s place in mankind. It is these principles that led to the preservation of the natural habitat that attracted the bald eagle, as well as many human residents, to The Woodlands. The long-term presence of bald eagles in The Woodlands exemplifies that the development of the community continues to be in harmony with nature.

Since 2011, 32 eagles have made their home in The Woodlands. One of our long-time employees, Steven Matovich, has made a hobby out of photographing the birds.

The Woodlands’ designers showed a respect for the environment and social interaction for residents not seen before. The most striking feature of The Woodlands came about because of the decision to preserve the forest and make its name more than just real estate hype.