
Beloved Trails in Northeast Kingdom Secured
Seven miles of trails in the heart of the popular Kingdom Trails network have been secured after a major community effort.
Seven miles of trails in the heart of the popular Kingdom Trails network have been secured after a major community effort.
Land along three miles of the Missisquoi River and its tributaries, as well as 50 acres of wetlands, have been protected.
“Ten Vermont forestland owners, managing over 8,600 acres, are participating in the national, voluntary carbon market, earning $25 to $47 per acre, per year for the first ten years,” says Charlie Hancock, consulting forester and board member of Cold Hollow to Canada and VLT Trustee.
Wondering what we’ve been up to? The pandemic may have slowed some things down and halted others, but here at VLT we’ve been busy!
Vermont is rich in outdoor places for all to enjoy, but this year has brought a new appreciation. We are continuing to expand recreation for Vermonters and visitors alike. Here’s what we’re working on now—noted mountain bike trails in Lyndon, a new nature preserve in Cambridge, a scenic meadow in Underhill, and a one-of-a-kind trail connector in Newport.