Vermont Land Trust

Montpelier, Vermont

Conservation Nonprofit

About

The Vermont Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) conservation organization based in Montpelier, Vermont, dedicated to protecting the state's most valuable agricultural lands, forests, and community spaces. Through strategic land conservation efforts, the organization works with farmers, woodland owners, and communities to preserve Vermont's natural heritage while fostering public connections to the farms, forests, and green spaces that define the region. The Vermont Land Trust protects land across the state through conservation easements, land acquisition, and stewardship programs, ensuring that productive farmland remains viable for future generations, forests are managed for wildlife and recreation, and community spaces remain accessible to all Vermonters. By combining land protection with educational initiatives and recreational opportunities, the organization demonstrates how conservation can strengthen local economies and communities while preserving Vermont's natural resources.

Programs

Conservation easements for farmland protection
Forest conservation and stewardship
Educational events and workshops
Community land protection initiatives
Recreational access programs
Riparian buffer restoration
Wildlife habitat preservation
NorthWoods Stewardship Center programs
Town forest development
Adaptive outdoor recreation

Focus Areas

Native ForestsWetlandsLand ConservationHabitat Protection