How $150 million was used for open space and farmland protection By Gwendolyn Craig Former NYS Gov. George Pataki’s personal connection to the Adirondacks perhaps made it a conservation spotlight. At the time, timber companies were pulling … [Read more...] about 1996 Bond Act lookback: Adirondack land conservation
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Land trust protects 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County
Acquisition creates Grasse River Wilderness Preserve to boost wildlife corridor By Mike Lynch The Northeast Wilderness Trust has purchased 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County just outside the Adirondack Park to create the Grasse River … [Read more...] about Land trust protects 1,400 acres in St. Lawrence County
Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks
Lake Luzerne acquisition creates corridor linking Moreau Lake park to Ralph Road State Forest By Mike Lynch The Open Space Institute has purchased a 60-acre property in Warren County that connects protected land between Moreau Lake State Park … [Read more...] about Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks
Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
By Mike Lynch The recent addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain will result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers, according to one local official. Located in the central Adirondacks between … [Read more...] about Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
By Gwendolyn Craig The challenges of owning 36,000 acres of prime Adirondack real estate, along with new pressure from the Internal Revenue Service, are part of what John Hendrickson says motivated him to pursue subdividing the historic Whitney … [Read more...] about Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
A new plan for the 36,000-acre Whitney property
By Wendy LiberatoreTimes Union This story was originally published in the Times Union of Albany. LONG LAKE — With the plan to sell the 36,000-acre Whitney Adirondack estate faltering, owner John Hendrickson will now look to subdivide the … [Read more...] about A new plan for the 36,000-acre Whitney property