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.

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

Land for Sale, Cummington

Privacy prevails on this 6.28 Acre lot that will allow you to decompress from work or to simply breathe the fresh air just west of Berkshire County. ... Read More

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

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Events

Bumble Bee Workshop and Citizen Science Opportunity

Franklin Land Trust and Hilltown Land Trust invite you to an evening workshop on bumble bees. Rob Gegear, PhD, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will share his research on the st...

When: June 28, 2017 (5:30-7:30)
Where: Bullitt Reservation, Ashfield
Price: Free
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FLT Volunteer Trail Crew: Walnut Hill Woods

We need your help to improve the trails at FLT’s Walnut Hill Woods property! Come lend a hand, have fun, and give back to the land. We will clear a new trail and work to improve...

When: August 5th 9am-12pm
Where: Mary Lyon’s Church: 17 Upper St, Buckland, MA
Price: Free
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