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Percent of Land that is Conserved-Northwest Region
Current Value
19.0%
Definition
Comparison
Why Is This Important?
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. Conserved lands provide important ecological functions including wildlife habitat, and water and air quality protection.