The Mission of Save The Mozino Forest is to protect the last open space of Upper Darby and preserve the valuable natural resources of the 15 acre Mozino Tract.
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What's going on?
The Mozino Tract is a 15 acre forested parcel in Upper Darby Township. It is the LAST remaining undeveloped forested parcel in the township. It contains Collen Brook, a tributary to Darby Creek that flows through the forest.
In 2025 a developer proposed to cut down the forest and build a housing development and retail services. This would have created traffic problems, overburdened the wastewater and stormwater systems, added additional stress on our public services such as police, fire, and EMT, and added hundreds of students to the Upper Darby School district which is already at capacity.
The community responded with passionate and overwhelming opposition and revived a long-standing wish to preserve the forest and turn it into a park.
Thanks to YOUR passion and involvement, the developer has offered to SELL the property and give us time to raise the funds!
We are in communication with conservation organizations that are confident we can raise the funds to make this happen. Our conservation partners have met with a number of county, state, and federal agencies as well as foundations who will comprise the funding package for purchasing the property. As the pieces fall into place we will post updates on the progress towards the purchase price.
We still need YOUR help and support in raising the funds and involving Upper Darby Township with preserving and owning this valuable asset! Please see below for how you can help!
How you can help
Be Informed
Learn about The Mozino Forest, its benefits, preservation information, and the importance of saving it.
Calls To Action
The forest and the trees, the birds and the bees, the stream and the habitat needs YOU to speak up! Be loud and use your voice! Find info about meetings and calls to action here.
Did you know?
Beyond producing oxygen, a single mature tree can absorb more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year while simultaneously trapping dangerous airborne particulate matter (like dust, ash, and smoke) on its leaves and bark.
By acting as giant, natural air filters, urban trees directly reduce respiratory illnesses in communities and help cool cities by up to 10°F through shade and evaporation.