Essex County Greenbelt Association
Overview
Our Mission
The Essex County Greenbelt Association, formed in 1961, is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the open space heritage of Essex County. Greenbelt's land programs help local communities and landowners to safeguard ecosystems, foster agricultural usage, and protect scenic vistas and special natural features. One of our major goals is the creation of a network of greenbelts consisting of river, trail and other natural corridors, coastal systems, and visually intact landscapes. Greenbelt is dependent upon the public, who join us as members, work with us as volunteers, and support us with their financial contributions and with gifts of land.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 11Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Massachusetts | Essex |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Massachusetts | 16,325 | 5,862 | 6,638 | 3,825 |
**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.