GROTON, Vt. (AP) - The state is teaming up with the Vermont Land Trust to conserve 930 acres of mostly forested land alongside the Groton State Forest.
A legal agreement between the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the land trust announced Wednesday will ensure the property remains undeveloped. It will continue to be sustainably managed for its timber and wildlife habitat, while remaining available for pedestrian access.
A ridge separates the land, which is 95 percent forested, into two large wetland complexes. One includes a rare plant community. The other is wetlands used by beavers and other wildlife.
Vermont Forestry Commissioner Michael Snyder says the acquisition will ensure the area remains forested for the long-term.
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