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Every year the Forest Society helps private landowners conserve thousands of acres through two primary methods:
Land acquisitions Permanent land acquisitions become part of the Forest Society's reservation system and are managed for recreation, timber wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and scenery. The protected properties remain on the tax rolls, and most are open to the public. Our reservations range in size from four to 4,000 acres and are located in every part of the state.
- Click here to view a table listing all our permanent reservations to date.
- Discover our featured properties, which are easily accessible and offer significant recreational opportunities.
- Download our PDF outlining different conservation options available for landowners.
Conservation easements Easements leave the land in private hands for forestry and other conservation purposes while permanently prohibiting mining, subdivision and development. The long-term protection of these lands is ensured through the Forest Society's comprehensive stewardship program.
- Click here to read more about how conservation easements work.
- Click here to learn about our conservation stewardship program.
Forest Society-protected land to date*
| Type of protection |
Number of properties |
Total acreage |
| Totals |
927 |
166,254 |
| Forest Society reservations |
167 |
48,535 |
| Forest Society-held conservation easements (grantee and executory) |
665 |
104,423 |
| Land transferred with deed restrictions |
95 |
13,296 |
* The Forest Society also provides assistance to land trusts, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and other conservation organizations to protect additional land throughout the state.
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