2023 Explored: Protected lands
There were a number of sales, easements and land management projects across the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park.
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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.”
OSI buys land near Trembleau Mountain
By Mike Lynch
The Open Space Institute has purchased a 37-acre property alongside the state-owned Trembleau Mountain in Chesterfield near Lake Champlain.
OSI buys 2,200 acres in eastern Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
The Open Space Institute has purchased 2,229 acres in the eastern Adirondacks and intends to eventually sell it to the state, the nonprofit announced Monday.