Protecting the Land That Sustains Us
VLT’s latest annual report is now available. This year’s theme, “Vermont’s Conservation Economy,” is woven through four stories featuring Vermont farms, community groups, and forestland owners. Read more.
 

Applecheek Farm: Your Gifts made the Difference!
Close to 150 people contributed to the Applecheek Farm fundraising drive! We hit our goal of $95,000 and the farm is on schedule to be conserved at the end of this month. Applecheek supporters shared their loyalty and passion for this farm. Read more.

Fundraising for the Barber Farm Successful!
Thanks to the many individuals and families who contributed $12,000, and the Town of Jericho where residents voted to allocate funds from the town Open Space Fund during Town Meeting day, we have met our fundraising goal and are now closer to conserving the Barber Farm. Read more.

Vermont's Current Use Program - Updated
In response to budget issues, changes are being made to the Current Use program. The Senate will now be taking up a bill recently passed by the House. Read more.
 

Eating Local Through the Winter
Enterprising farmers are finding more ways to bring Vermont’s bounty to consumers, even in the coldest months of the year. Read more.
 

Properties for Sale
Conserved Properties for Sale in Bridport, Bridgewater, Brownington and Hinesburg. Learn more.
 

Art from the Forest
VLT invites you to see your landscape from a new perspective: that of an artisan who uses plants, lichens, and mushrooms to craft items such as baskets, dyed yarns, and textiles. The land not only feeds, shelters, and warms us, but it can supply materials for creative work. Read more.
 

Donating Conservation Easements
Over the years, landowners have generously donated conservation easements to the Vermont Land Trust and protected over 100,000 acres—more than 20 percent of all VLT-conserved land. Common to all is a deep love of their land and a desire to see the land cared for, both now and in the future. Read their stories.