Hilltown Land Trust
Dedicated to preserving active farmland and other working properties,
saving native plant and wildlife habitats, protecting watersheds,
and preserving the scenic and rural character of the
Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts
Newsletters and Links
Newsletters
Please note that all newsletters are in pdf format
- Spring 2009 (316
mb)
Wildflowers insert (280 mb) - Winter 2008 (644 mb)
- Fall 2007 (316 mb)
- Winter 2007 (1.1 mb)
- Fall 2006 (400 kb)
- Spring 2006 (600 kb)
- Winter 2005 (440 kb)
Links
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- The
Highland Communities Initiative
Supporting community efforts to conserve the distinctive natural and cultural landscapes of the Highlands region of Massachusetts. A program of the Trustees of Reservations.
- The
Land Trust Alliance
Together, conserving the places you love - MassAcorn
A CoOperative Resource Network for the Westfield and Deerfield Watersheds of Western Massachusetts
- The
Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
An informal coalition of Massachusetts land trusts and conservation organizations
- Massachusetts
Woodlands Cooperative
A cooperative of private landowners that works for sustainable forestry and the preservation of working forest landscapes in Western Massachusetts, and sells HomeGrown Wood™ products made from locally harvested materials purchased from its members.
- MassWoods
Forest Conservation Program
MassWoods.net provides information to woodland owners regarding the potential sale of timber and planning for the future of their property. The site features an interactive map to direct landowners to local resources and people who can help them make informed decisions. Click here to view their page featuring the Hilltown Land Trust.
- PioneerValley.info
A relatively new site with general information about the Pioneer Valley. Contributors wanted!
- Townboard.org
A calendar site for Massachusetts town boards to provide each of the Commonwealth's 351 cities and towns with up-to-date information on relevant training and educational opportunities in the state and region - particularly on land-use issues.
- The
Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Visit their website to locate properties, download trail maps, and view event calanders.
- UMass
Extension Program: Natural Resources & Environmental Conservation
Provides educational programs and materials that enable people to make informed decisions and take action to preserve or enhance the quality, productivity and sustainability of natural resources and natural systems
- Williamsburg Woodlands Trails
Maps and trail guides for the network of public hiking trails in and around Williamsburg.