Forests
The Quabbin Reservoir is the largest contiguous block of protected forestland in Massachusetts. Kestrel is part of the North Quabbin Regional Partnership which is working to protect woodlands in this area.
Farmland
The soils of the Connecticut River Valley are among the deepest and richest in the world, and have supported farming for hundreds of years.
Kestrel assists farmers who want to permanently conserve their farmland.
Mountains
Mount Holyoke Range, Mount Toby, Brushy Mountain, Mount Warner, the Pelham Hills. These are the mountains and hillsides that shelter our Valley. Kestrel seeks to protect these scenic and natural monuments.
Rivers
The Connecticut River is the lifeblood of Western New England and one of the most important natural areas in Kestrel’s region. Our primary focus now is the Fort River and its tributaries in Hadley and Amherst.
100 Acres protected in North Hadley by Kestrel and a Partnership of 5 Other Conservation Groups.
2008 Environmental Bond Bill Passes! A record $336 Million available for Land Conservation.
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Coming soon: The Land and Water Conservation MA license plate. Money generated from the sale of this plate will be used to make DIRECT grants to land trusts to protect land and water resources. Reserve yours today!
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Featured Project:
Well Away Farm, Pelham
Kestrel has pledged to raise $101,000 to help the Town of Pelham purchase a conservation restriction on this historic 68-acre homestead.
To help protect this farm, donate now.