The Mattapoisett Land Trust has seven more acres of woods and wetland to brag about, thanks to a donation from resident Jeannette Mello.

The parcel, known as the "Captain Jack and Bridget Murray Preserve" (in honor of Mello's parents), is located near the bike path at Brandt Island Road.

According to the Land Trust, the proximity of the preserve to the bike path will provide easy access to the flora and fauna of the wetland. The Land Trust hopes to document the resident species and, if possible, certify a vernal pool on the preserve.

The public is welcome to visit the preserve but rubber boots are recommended until the ground freezes.

This donation increases the Land Trust's holdings in Mattapoisett to 568 acres, all of which are open to the public for passive recreation. Those interested in learning more about the properties or the mission of the Mattapoisett Land Trust can visit www.mattlandtrust.org.