Coordinator: Joan Weir, Vermont Land Trust
Contact Info: jweir@vlt.org
General Location: Deerfield River and West River watersheds -- Western Franklin County, MA, Windham County, VT
Acreage of Area Covered by Partnership: 692,753
Acres Conserved by Partnership: Has not been a focus
Number of Partners: 8
RCP Status: Maturing ((evolving, we are exploring a new RCP just on the VT side). The MA-VT Woodland Partnership has not functioned since we wrapped up our landowner outreach. We’ve held out the hope that we might coordinate across
Steps Taken in Forming Partnership:
- Develop a strategic conservation map
- Engage landowners and/or municipal officials in your region
- Engage state agencies, federal agencies, and/or philanthropic organizations
Funding sources:
- Federal Grant or program (US Forest Service grant for landowner outreach, Open Space Institute for strategic mapping)