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Mount Holly Conservation Trust Update The Mount Holly Conservation Trust (MHCT) has received a $5,000 challenge grant for the Breton acquisition. Of the $110,000 needed to safeguard this land a donor will match any donations up to $5,000 received between now and November 1. The Trust is enrolling the new 49-acre parcel of land near the end of Greendale Road, surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, in the VT Current Use program. The parcel, known as the Breton Parcel, for its prior owners, was on the market and at risk of purchase for development. In order to protect the high-quality wildlife habitat on the parcel, MHCT used our reserves to get the property off the market quickly. Now we need to restore our reserves to be in a position to act quickly the next time an important parcel is on the market. The long-term hope is that it will become part of the Green Mountain National Forest. The parcel has beautiful woods and wetlands including habitat for beaver, moose, deer, bear and many other species. Our goal in purchasing it is to preserve it for its natural beauty while still allowing public access activities including hunting, fishing, birding, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. How You Can Help Your tax-deductible contribution—large or small—will help preserve this special place. Thank you to all those who have already contributed. The Mount Holly Conservation Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax- deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donate Online: Visit mounthollyconservationtrust.org/donate/ Prefer to Donate by Mail: Send checks to Mount Holly Conservation Trust, PO Box 85, Belmont, VT 05730 Learn More or to ask about conserving your land: Contact us at info@mounthollyconservationtrust.org or call Brigid at (802) 259-2274 Interested in getting involved? Contact us!!
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