Places to Visit
The Franklin Land Trust owns conservation areas in Shelburne, Heath, Plainfield, and Buckland that are open to the public for passive recreation including hiking, fishing, bird watching, hunting and nature study. All of our conservation areas are managed under management plans that address public access and environmental education, wildlife habitat conservation and forestry management. We strive to improve all aspects of the properties with trail construction, workshops, invasive species control and work with local, state, federal and volunteer groups to achieve our goals.
The following conservation areas are open for the public to enjoy:
Guyette Farm, Plainfield
Betty Maitland Memorial Forest, Heath
Madeline's McKinnon Field, Shelburne
Crowningshield Farm Conservation Area, Heath
Mohawk Trail Conservation Area, Shelburne
Walnut Hill Woods, Buckland
