In all, 9 acres are involved and will cost $80,000. The additional property — called Hemlock Gorge — will enlarge that holding to 845 acres.

It will be bought from the Russell Township-based Western Reserve Land Conservancy, which had purchased a 121⁄2-acre parcel. The private land protection group will continue to own a home and 31⁄2 acres, which will likely be sold on the open market, said Lake Metroparks Vince Urbanski.

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