The Moss Rock Preserve is one of the most unique and beautiful natural preserves in the United States. Home to acres of hardwood forest, the Preserve is the last substantial refuge for local wildlife. But The Preserve is much more than a sanctuary. The Preserve contains some of the best climbing in the Southeast, debatably the oldest known rock formations in the world, as well as several species of moss that are completely unique to the Moss Rock boulders. Because of this, the Preserve is of global environmental significance, and it is our job, as the surrounding community, to protect it. Instead of protection, plans are to partially destroy the most unique area of Moss Rock for profit by expanding the ironically named “Preserve” neighborhoods right up to, and around the boulder fields. This plan includes blasting a portion of the boulders (keep in mind these are not just any boulders, but some of the most important rock formations on earth.) From the beginning of development, the City of Hoover has given the community the impression that “The Preserve” neighborhood would help ‘preserve’ this area, and that the Boulder Fields will remain protected and secluded. Now we can see that the actual plan is to allow for the destruction of the area for commercial development. We have a responsibility, as responsible and caring citizens, to keep this from happening. We are petitioning The City of Hoover, and we need your support! Already, the surrounding woods have been stripped out, but this is only the beginning. Soon, the boulder fields will be someone’s backyard. As a concerned member of this community, you have a powerful voice and can play a major role in altering this development.