GMC is committed to conserving wild lands to insure that the biodiversity, wildlife corridors, clean water, and the beauty of southern VT are protected forever. Since 2018, GMC has conserved the 1,266 acres-the Deer Run Nature Preserve (954 acres), Canoe Brook Nature Preserve (115 acres) and the Old Oaks Headwaters Preserve (197 acres). With your help, in 2025, it will conserve over 300 acres, home to moose, beavers, otters, bobcats, deer, porcupines, bear, and multitudes of other species.
Vermont is losing wilderness acreage and trees due to overdevelopment and destruction of natural resources. Our resilience against climate change and our ability to sequester carbon is decreasing, our biodiversity and our water is threatened and our beautiful natural landscape is being destroyed, along with wildlife habitat and corridors. GMC identifies key wilderness areas for conservation. We must be able to quickly purchase and conserve these parcels before the environment is disturbed.
The acquisition and conservation of forest land in Vermont will help reduce the effects of climate change. Forests will grow unimpeded, so they age naturally, increasing their ability to sequester carbon and provide refuge for wildlife. An on-going wilderness sanctuary will endure for the wildlife and plant life to thrive. Travel corridors for the species that rely on on varying conditions for their survival will remain open. These lands will be accessible to all for recreation and education.
The mission of the Green Mountain Conservancy is to acquire and protect forest lands in southern Vermont: To insure their natural character and continued biodiversity; To conserve wildlife corridors and watersheds; To promote carbon sequestration and storage; To undertake related initiatives that educate people in the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of these lands; To protect their aesthetic and inspirational values; and To improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to southern Vermont.
Vermont is losing wilderness acreage and trees due to overdevelopment and destruction of natural resources. Our resilience against climate change and our ability to sequester carbon is decreasing, our biodiversity and our water is threatened and our beautiful natural landscape is being destroyed, along with wildlife habitat and corridors. GMC identifies key wilderness areas for conservation. We must be able to quickly purchase and conserve these parcels before the environment is disturbed.
The acquisition and conservation of forest land in Vermont will help reduce the effects of climate change. Forests will grow unimpeded, so they age naturally, increasing their ability to sequester carbon and provide refuge for wildlife. An on-going wilderness sanctuary will endure for the wildlife and plant life to thrive. Travel corridors for the species that rely on on varying conditions for their survival will remain open. These lands will be accessible to all for recreation and education.
The mission of the Green Mountain Conservancy is to acquire and protect forest lands in southern Vermont: To insure their natural character and continued biodiversity; To conserve wildlife corridors and watersheds; To promote carbon sequestration and storage; To undertake related initiatives that educate people in the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of these lands; To protect their aesthetic and inspirational values; and To improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to southern Vermont.
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