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The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has announced a new initiative called “Forests as Climate Solutions” to optimize carbon sequestration and address climate change in the state. The initiative aims to expand existing state programs, invest in forest conservation, establish forest reserves, and develop forest management guidelines based on the latest climate science. These guidelines will…

The Wildlands in New England study is the first of its kind in the United States, mapping and characterizing all permanently conserved lands in one region that are managed to be forever wild. The report addresses three main questions: the location of the Wildlands in New England, their characteristics, and their current protection status. The…

Welcome to the Franklin County Photo Contest! Capture the beauty of your favorite place in Franklin County and stand a chance to win a $100 Atlas Farm gift card. Show off the stunning landscapes and hidden gems that make this county special. Simply snap a photo of your favorite spot and send it to slamontagne@franklinlandtrust.org.…

On the morning of May 11, 2023,  Green Industry professionals and employers attended an event to promote their professions to the students and faculty at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke, MA. It was an opportunity to offer exposure to jobs and careers that young adults may have had little awareness of. The aim was…

On May 16th, Franklin Land Trust kicked off a new workshop series with the first of five classes in nature journaling. Fifteen eager journalers were in attendance, all pleased to be outdoors enjoying the temperate breezy weather and the beautiful landscape of Guyette Farm, one of Franklin Land Trust’s most iconic properties. The classes are…