Conserve, protect and improve valued scenic, recreational, and historic resources and opportunities.
Conserved Land
Current Value
24%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
This indicator measures the amount of acres and the percent of land area in Chittenden County 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. The activity on these conserved lands range from agricultural to recreational to natural areas management.
Why Is This Important?
These conserved lands provide residents a place to relax, play, gather, learn, and contribute to the local food system. They also provide important ecological functions including wildlife habitat, and water and air quality protection. As we work toward encouraging future development in areas planned for growth to maintain VT’s historic settlement pattern, access to and conservation of our rural areas is very important.
Partners
Vermont Housing Conservation Board
Chittenden County Municipalities
State of Vermont, Federal Government, and private land owners
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