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THE OVERVIEW
To protect the forested slopes of the Equinox Highlands in Bennington County, the Vermont chapter of The Nature Conservancy is embarking on one of the most significant campaigns in its 48-year history.
We need your help.
Around the world, forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Yet they are essential to life. They clear the air, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing life-giving oxygen. And they provide havens for much of the earth’s amazing array of plants and wildlife.
Protecting extensive and thriving forests in places like the Equinox Highlands, where some of the finest rich northern hardwoods in the Northeast can be found, is a vital part of conserving Vermont’s natural heritage for generations to come. And it is part of a larger effort to protect the world’s forests.
To address the crucial need to protect our vibrant forests, The Nature Conservancy’s Vermont chapter is launching an ambitious 5-year campaign to raise $5.5 million. Of this amount, $5 million will go toward conserving 5,000 acres in the Equinox Highlands and $500,000 will support global conservation strategies that promote the health of forests worldwide. We will need your support in order to succeed.
Campaign Statement: The Overview / The Place / The Plan
Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Oak Log Cover Design: The Laughing Bear Associates; Cover Photo © Bob Klein/The Nature Conservancy (Equinox Highlands).
