Conservation for Community Since 1970
19 Towns. One Valley.
One Mission.
Kestrel Land Trust is dedicated to conserving the land that sustains the quality of life and ecological integrity of the Connecticut River Valley.
Governor Patrick Joins Kestrel and the Jones Family at Brushy Mountain
On May 29, Kestrel Land Trust and all of its partners gathered at the Teawaddle Hill Farm in Leverett to mark a great achievement: The conservation of 3,486 acres of forest land on Brushy Mountain.
Governor Deval Patrick attended to recognize the significance of the largest conservation restriction on privately owned land in the Commonwealth's history. The U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell also congratulated the many partners who worked together to make this project happen. Cinda Jones, President of W.D. Cowls spoke of the legacy that her father, Paul C. Jones, provided by making the conservation of their family's land possible.
• Watch a clip from ABC 40/FOX 6 News about the event.
• Read about it in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
• More audio, video and print reports on our News page.
Kestrel Releases New Report: 2010 & 2011 in Review
June Hike on the Range
Join us for a long-distance hike on the Holyoke Range led by Kestrel Trustee and experienced hiker, Dave Herships. On June 2 at 9:30, we’ll hike approximately 6 miles one-way along the New England National Scenic Trail. NOTE: The route for this hike is strenuous. We will meet and carpool to the starting point. Heavy rain cancels. Preregistration is required ... more
Forest Conservation Alert
Why is forest conservation so important for our economic and social well-being? What critical policy actions need to be taken? Find out in the"Policy Agenda for Conserving New England's Forests." Kestrel supports this plan along with 84 other regional conservation partners.
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