Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails. Staff can meet with interested landowners to explain possible tax benefits and to discuss possible methods for conserving his/her land permanently. To find online list of land trusts, go to Funders and Partners page on website, scroll down to Partners section.