Cheshire Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
Preservation of natural resources of the State of Connecticut, including water resources, marshland, swamp, woodland, open spaces and the plant and animal life therein. Preservation of unique historic and scenic sites. Promote the scientific study of and educate the public regarding local natural resources including plants, animals, birds and other wildlife. Acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, real and personal property for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the State of Connecticut for conservational, educational, scientific and recreational purposes.
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Connecticut | New Haven |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Connecticut | 582 | 466 | 116 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.