Farm, Field and Forest Conservation

Conservation makes the difference

Over the past 30 years, FLT has conserved more than 30,000 acres of land in our community!

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Have what it takes to Ride for the Land?

Don't miss the next D2R2 on August 20, 2016!

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Protecting Our Waterways

Cold water streams are an iconic part of the western Mass landscape and crucial reservoirs of biodiversity.

Why Conserve?

Healthy and productive land sustains us, and conservation ensures it will be here for future generations.

Golf Tournament to Save North Pond

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Only you can protect our peaceful places for today and tomorrow!

Properties

Learn more about the lands we have helped to conserve by browsing each of the four regional maps.

Northwest

Rowe, Monroe, Heath, Charlemont, Colrain, Hawley, Buckland, Shelburne

Southwest

Ashfield, Conway, Deerfield, Plainfield, South Deerfield, Whately, western Hampshire County

Northeast

Leyden, Bernardston, Greenfield, Northfield, Gill, Warwick, Orange, Erving

Southeast

Montague, Wendell, New Salem, Sunderland, Leverett, Shutesbury, Whately, eastern Hampshire County

News

Peaceful Places [Video]

Only you can protect our peaceful places for today and tomorrow! Where do you go outside to find peace? The top of a mountain, a hammock in your backyard, or... Read More

The Healing Power of Nature

Science and popular culture may soon be starting to appreciate something that you have likely known for a long time—being in nature benefits the human body, mind,... Read More

D2R2, August 19th

What is D2R2? Each August close to 1,500 bicyclists descend on Franklin County to participate in the nation’s largest dirt-road... Read More

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Projects

Save North Pond!

Join the fight to save the pristine shores of North Pond in Southwick! We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the only remaining undeveloped land on North... Read More

A Guide to Land Conservation & Management Programs

Making Sense of Land Programs The vast majority of western Massachusetts woodlands are owned and cared for by private individuals and families. Privately owned lands provide... Read More

Conway Tornado Clean Up

FLT was happy to mobilize our members and supporters to help our friends and neighbors in Conway who were impacted by the recent tornado. About 40 volunteers ... Read More

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Events

Navigating the Maze and Reaching Your Goals: An Introduction to Estate Planning and Land Conservation

Do you have questions about the future of your land?
reating a plan for the future of your land and figuring out your options can be an overwhelming process. Come to this wo...

When: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6pm
Where: Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Rte 2, Gill, MA
Price: Free

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Nature Meditation

Slow down with Robert Jonas, Ed. D., founder, and Director of The Empty Bell, for a peaceful nature meditation in Ashfield, MA. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of nature t...

When: June 10th (9am)
Where: Ashfield
Price: Free

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Eve Cowles Tree Farm: Managing invasive plants for better bird habitat

The Eve-Cowles family have been outstanding stewards of their family woodlands for more than 40 years and were recently granted the Northeast Tree Farmers of the year award. Joi...

When: June 17th (10am-12pm)
Where: Eve Cowles Tree Farm, South Deerfield
Price: Free

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