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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.

two people in the student conservation association crew working on a trail footbridge

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

An aerial view of islands on Crossett Lake in Washington County.

Developer purchases Fort Ann Boy Scout camp for personal use

By Gwendolyn Craig

New construction proposed for the 945-acre lakeside site

view from moxham mountain

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

Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land

By Gwendolyn Craig

“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.

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