Outreach to Large Forest Owners Underway…
Our analysis of forest parcels in the Taconic block has outlined large properties susceptible to fragmentation. Often these parcels have limited conservation based activities, including limited VT Use Value Appraisal participation, limited conservation easements, close proximity to towns, and a large number of developable acres.
Over the next few months, we will be inviting these and many other forest landowners to learn more about the Connected Taconics initiative and participate in a variety of landowner forums. It is our hope to learn about why folks love and value their land, and then connect them with conservation organizations and professionals that can assist them with conservation goals for their property. Postcards will be sent out in waves over the next few months. If you own land in the Taconic forest block and are interested in participating in one of these landowner forums at Merck Forest and Farmland Center, please reach out to us directly, we’d be happy to meet you!
Contact information:
Tim Duclos, Merck Forest and Farmland Center: tim@merckforest.org
Tyler Brown, Bennington County Conservation District: tyler@bccdvt.org