Protect significant natural resources, including air, wetlands, wildlife, lakes, ponds, woodlands, earth resources, open spaces, groundwater resources and wildlife habitat
Offer high-quality, sustainable recreational land, facilities, and programs that meet the recreational needs of current and future generations.
Maintain healthy and diverse forest and conservation areas as well as a strong working landscape, including agriculture and forestry.
Percent of Land that is Conserved-Northwest Region
Current Value
19.0%
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Story Behind the Curve
This indicator measures the number of acres and the percent of land area that is conserved by The Nature Conservancy, The Vermont Land Trust, Vermont Housing Conservation Board, State of Vermont, Federal Government, municipalities, and private land owners.
Why Is This Important?
Conserved lands provide important ecological functions including wildlife habitat, and water and air quality protection.