UVLT is a non profit land conservancy that works in 45 Vermont and New Hampshire towns in the Connecticut River watershed, providing conservation leadership, tools and expertise. The lands UVLT protects are places where people of all ages can participate in the stewardship of natural resources, learn about forests and farming and enjoy being in nature. Founded by Upper Valley residents in 1985, UVLT has conserved more than 56,000 acres of land including working farms, forested ridges, wildlife habitat, water resources, trails and scenic landscapes. Most of the conserved land remains in private ownership, protected by permanent deeds known as conservation easements. UVLT also helps towns buy and conserve public land, owns 28 conservation areas, and promotes 49 conserved trails and 9 paddler’s campsites. More information about UVLT’s mission and current projects is available at www.UVLT.org.