Vermont

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Vermont's natural and working landscapes attract tourists, businesses, and new residents, sustaining local economies—and a way of life. Land conservation helps balance the needs of a growing population by protecting drinking water, local food sources, critical wildlife habitat, and our connection to all the wonders of the Green Mountain State.

Working with communities to protect their most important landscapes, TPL is able to quickly acquire priority land for conservation, securing treasured places until the public can purchase them. Our land transaction experts help create new parks and community forests, expand trail networks, and conserve historic farms, natural areas, and river watersheds. As of 2011, we’ve protected more than 49,000 acres throughout Vermont—particularly in the Green Mountains and the Connecticut River watershed—and helped towns establish community forests throughout the region.

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Green Mountain National Forest adds 680 acres in Readsboro, 03/27/12, Bennington Banner

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Brushwood Community Forest

Brushwood Forest not only connects the West Fairlee and Fairlee with a trail network, it offers diverse habitat for wildlife and a range of outdoor activities for human visitors.