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Northeast

Conservation of working forests and farms are a continuing focus for The Conservation Fund's work in the Northeast. In Maine, Vermont, New York and New Hampshire, the largest timberland owners have sold their lands and the Fund has been at the forefront of efforts to protect the traditional economic, recreational and natural benefits they provide. Subdivision of agricultural lands is also a serious threat in the Northeast and the Fund is working with local land trusts and other partners to safeguard these working landscapes.

Maine

From its dramatic coastline to its magnificent forests, Maine's wild character, abundant wildlife habitat and natural resource-based economy is being protected by the Fund and its partners.  Read more>

Massachusetts

Working with local land trusts, The Conservation Fund is safeguarding the agricultural legacy of Massachusetts' working farms and protecting its rivers and forests.  Read more>

New Hampshire

The Fund works with its partners to protect the working forestlands and wildlife habitat of New Hampshire.  Read more>

New York

New York's vast Adirondack Park is a significant natural asset for the state and the nation. The Fund works with partners to prevent the loss of habitat and recreational access in and near the park as well as to protect other important land and water resources across the state.  Read more>

Vermont

The Conservation Fund works to shelter Vermont’s most ecologically sensitive and diverse natural areas – protecting more than 190,000 acres since 1985. The Fund’s efforts to preserve the state’s working forests reflect its dedication to maintaining environmental and economic balance.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard - Northeast
Acres Protected: 972,031
Fair Market Value: $220,827,110
Acquisition Cost: $178,299,769
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 972,031
Spotlight - Adirondack Forests

Adirondacks

In one of the largest land conservation projects in New York state history, the Fund and its partners protected 257,000 acres of forestland - conserving sensitive wildlife habitat, protecting water quality and benefiting the Adirondack Region’s economy.
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