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MAHOOSUC LAND TRUST
Community and Economy
Community and Economy are at the heart of all our projects.
Why Act Now?
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We support community-led efforts to care for iconic, scenic, special places that engage our communities through education, recreation, or other experiences that deepen connection to the natural world.
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We conserve “working landscapes” that contribute to local economies and quality of life, such as working farms and working forests, and which also safeguard ecological values.
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We are dedicated to the important recreation-based economy and the healthy lifestyles created by local trail access.
Pathways to Success
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We listen to our communities and dedicated groups of individuals willing to take a proactive role in identifying and fundraising for special places.
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We support landowners who may wish to place permanent protections on their lands, through donations of land or conservation easements and in some case purchases.
Milestones
Buck’s Ledge Community Forest: fueled by the gifts of 270 donors, local passion, and our collaborations with the town and key partners, Buck’s is now a permanent fixture of the community that will provide accessible recreation for generations.
Concord River conservation easement: The Nature Conservancy worked with MLT to permanently protect 4,632 acres in Woodstock, Milton, and Rumford as a working forest, prior to selling it to a private owner. The land supports the local economy and is harvested subject to restrictions in the easement held by MLT
Current Conservation Projects
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