Eden Forest

In 2011, Trust for Public Land and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) came together to protect more than 5,700 acres of Eden Forest. Through a conservation easement, this remarkable landscape was permanently safeguarded from real estate development while remaining a working forest, sustainably managed for timber by the Green Crow Corporation.

Building on that success, in 2025, we partnered once again with FPR to conserve an additional 344 acres, an unprotected inholding surrounded by the original 5,700-acre easement. This is an important step toward protecting one of the highest-priority wildlife linkages in the Northern Appalachian Mountains. This work helps prevent forest fragmentation, supports wildlife habitat connectivity, and strengthens the region’s ability to withstand increasingly severe weather.

By conserving all of Eden Forest, we’re also protecting vital natural systems. Unique wetlands and water features provide flood resilience and improve water quality throughout the Lamoille River Basin. More than 45 miles of headwater streams now flow through permanently protected land, sheltering moose, bobcats, and 12 rare and uncommon plant species as well as two uncommon dragonflies.

Eden Forest is a powerful example of how conservation strengthens climate resilience, safeguards biodiversity, and ensures that Vermont’s natural heritage will continue to benefit both people and wildlife for generations to come.