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farmsteadPosted May 3, 2013

Farm for Sale in Dummerston as part of our Farmland Access Program

Located on both sides of Bunker Road and Miller Road in Dummerston, this 169-acre farm consists mainly of hayland with some pasture, a small orchard and a sugarbush. The Vermont Land Trust is currently accepting proposals for the purchase of this property. Read more.


corse familyPosted April 15, 2013

Farm Conserved in Whitingham

Nestled in the hills to the east of Harriman Reservoir, the Corse Farm has operated as a dairy and sugar maple operation in the same family since 1868. The family worked with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve the 290-acre farm. Read more.


 

hay fieldPosted March 29, 2013

Farm for Sale in Barre as part of our Farmland Access Program

Interested in purchasing an 87-acre organically managed farm?  The Vermont Land Trust is currently accepting proposals for the purchase of this property. Read more.


skierPosted March 21, 2013

Vermont Land Trust Meets Fundraising Goal to Save Bolton Nordic and Backcountry Land

We did it!  Thanks to all of you, we've raised $1.85 million to buy and conserve the Bolton Nordic and Backcountry Land. Read more.


Gilmore farmlandPosted February 27, 2013

Tinmouth Mountain and Local Dairy Farm Part of 956-acre Conservation Success

Working with a group of neighboring landowners, the Vermont Land Trust has conserved a 956-acre block of land in Tinmouth. Read more.


split rail fencePosted February 5, 2013

Special Tax Incentives for Donating a Conservation Easement in 2013

Have you been thinking about conserving your land? If so, read about the special tax incentives good through the end of the year for those who donate conservation easements. Read more.


NicholsesPosted January 24

Charlotte Couple Conserved Large Parcel of Scenic Farmland

A beautiful stretch of 229 acres of agricultural land has been permanently conserved by David and Diane Nichols. The couple worked with the Vermont Land Trust to protect a large portion of their productive farm from development and subdivision. Read more.


 Chestnut sided warblerPosted January 18, 2013

A Bird's Eye View of the Forest

 The foresters for the birds project take flight. VLT's Stewardship foresters are taking part in an effort to improve habitat for forest birds and other wildlife while also enhancing timber quality. Read more.


 PondPosted December 26, 2012

Landowners Conserve Wolcott Pond Frontage

Gail Osherenko and Oran Young donated a conservation easement on 60 acres on Wolcott Pond to the Vermont Land Trust. In addition to 1,500 feet of pond frontage, the property also includes seven acres of sensitive wetlands and a vernal pool, which offers essential breeding habitat for amphibians. Read more.


forestPosted December 19, 2012

Nulhegan Abenaki Obtain First Tribal Forestland in More than 200 Years

The 65-acre parcel, located off May Farm Rd. in Barton, will be an economic, educational, and cultural resource for the tribe. Read more.


girl and calfPosted December 19, 2012

Our 2011-2012 Annual Report is Now Available Online

Beautiful photos and in-depth stories about some of the year's projects. Read about projects in Ferrisburgh, Canaan, Johnson, and Wells, among others. Our online versions of the stories have bonus photos in slideshow format. Read more.


  Little Wood farm signPosted November 19, 2012

Thank you to all the supporters and friends of Little Wood Farm. Because of you, we met our goal!

  If you are still interested in being a part of the campaign, please note that your contribution to VLT after 11/19 is gratefully appreciated and will be used towards reducing the town of Plainfield's conservation fund contribution.  Read more.


 paintingPosted October 12, 2012

Art for Sale in Support of the Bolton Nordic and Backcountry Campaign

Some great Vermont artists have donated artwork in support of the project. You can view the paintings here and make purchases through the West Branch Gallery in Stowe. Read more.


 

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corse familyWhitingham: Family farm conserved in Windham County. Read more.

bolton landBolton: Fundraising Goal Reached on Bolton Nordic and Backcountry. Read more.

NicholsCharlotte: Couple Conserves Large Stretch of Farmland. Read more.

PondBarton: Landowners conserved Wolcott Pond frontage. Read more.

MalcolmRockingham: Family forestland protected. Read more.

forestBarton: Nulhegan Abenaki obtain first tribal forest. Read more.

AdamCharlotte: Adam's Berry Farm buys land in Charlotte. Read more.

Freidin gailNew Haven: Fields and clayplain forest being conserved. Read more.

MarisaFayston: Ploughgate Creamery moving to Bragg Farm. Read more.