Metallica lead singer James Hetfield is going to donate 330 acres overlooking California’s Lucas Valley and have it earmarked for preservation as farmland.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted the generous donation on Tuesday. Hetfield had previously given the county over 400 acres for open space. Both pieces of land surround Hetfield’s home.
Hetfield’s “land use consultant” (whatever the hell that is), Scott Hochstrasser, says the gifts illustrate his desire to keep his privacy and preserve open space as well.
It’s not all sunshine and roses for the “Enter Sandman” singer.
County officials also report that they are close to a deal with Hetfield to reroute a hiking trail that penetrates his land. That little project should cost the county over $200,000 to complete.
Meanwhile, Hetfield recently built a fence to block use of the trail.
Don’t Tread on Me, indeed.
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