State parks commissioner to lead Open Space Institute
By James Odato
Erik Kulleseid credited for finding ways to make parks accessible
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Saratoga County adds piece to corridor
By Mike Lynch
The 202-acre Graphite Range Community Forest opened to the public earlier this month
FEMA updates Clinton County flood maps
Other Adirondack counties to follow
2023 Explored: Protected lands
There were a number of sales, easements and land management projects across the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park.
Amassing park assets
By Mike Lynch
The Adirondack Land Trust has protected 27,606 acres through easements, land it bought and sold to the state, and by creating four preserves.
State buys former Finch land in Newcomb
By Mike Lynch
The location is commonly passed by hikers and others in vehicles on the way to trailheads and hunting camps off Tahawus Road.
Student volunteers build bridges to conservation careers
By Tom French
Student Conservation Association volunteers build literal bridges and pave the way to new career paths
Developer purchases Fort Ann Boy Scout camp for personal use
New construction proposed for the 945-acre lakeside site
Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
By Mike Lynch
The addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain may result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers.
Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
“It’s a unique piece of property, and I feel very blessed and burdened owning it.”