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New York

New York's vast Adirondack Park is a significant natural asset for the state and the nation. The Fund works with partners to prevent the loss of habitat and recreational access in and near the park as well as to protect other important land and water resources across the state.

Adirondack State Park, NY

In one of the largest land conservation projects in New York state history, the Fund and its partners protected 257,000 acres of forestland - conserving sensitive wildlife habitat, protecting water quality and benefiting the Adirondack Region’s economy.  Read more>

Hudson River, NY

In 2005 the Fund worked with the Bunting Charitable Real Estate Trust to secure donated conservation easements on two Essex County properties near the Hudson’s headwaters. Now more than 6,200 acres of wilderness here are protected.  Read more>
Regional Scorecard - Northeast
Acres Protected: 971,726
Fair Market Value: $214,520,110
Acquisition Cost: $174,671,044
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 971,726
Spotlight - Adirondack Forests

Adirondacks

In one of the largest land conservation projects in New York state history, the Fund and its partners protected 257,000 acres of forestland - conserving sensitive wildlife habitat, protecting water quality and benefiting the Adirondack Region’s economy.
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