Many landowners have come to the Monadnock Conservancy to protect permanently the special qualities of their properties. Conservation options provide a practical and permanent solution: land is protected from extensive development and important natural resources are saved—forever. Conservation ensures that future generations will benefit from the foresight of others, and that our children’s grandchildren will be able to enjoy the Monadnock Region that we all love.
John and Betsey Harris of Dublin wanted to help preserve the brook that runs through their property for its water quality and the wildlife habitat it supports.
Ned Eldredge of Peterborough wanted to ensure that his carefully managed woodlot would provide wood products for the region for generations to come, and would be part of a conservation corridor.
Jacob and Georgia Wolterbeek of Rindge wished to protect their historic farm and its prime agricultural soils from the subdivision and development that have affected other parts of their town.
Jacob and Georgia Wolterbeek, with an unidentified representative from the Humane Society, another of the Wolterbeek's passions.
Barbara and Walter Lacey of Keene wanted to safeguard their family lands and expand a corridor of open space for wildlife habitat and recreation.
Melissa and David Stephenson of Peterborough wanted to add to a growing network of conservation lands protecting the water quality of the Contoocook River. The Stephensons also cut firewood, harvest Christmas trees, and tap sugar maples for syrup.
In the town of Greenfield, a few neighbors devoted themselves to “Keeping the Green in Greenfield.” The Timmons, Pennoyer, and Lehner families each donated easements on their land, for a total of almost 900 contiguous acres. The families hope this is just the beginning.
The Timmons and Pennoyer families
