Breton Track Conserved!
On March 21, 2025, the Mount Holly Conservation Trust closed on the purchase of the Breton Tract, a vital property near the end of Greendale Road surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest.
This remarkable landscape of forests and wetlands provides important habitat for beavers, moose, deer, bears, and many other species. It also preserves opportunities for public access and quiet outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Protected in honor of Harvey A. Breton and his love of conservation and the outdoors, this property will remain an important part of Mount Holly’s natural landscape for years to come. Donations are welcome to support the Trust’s ongoing costs of ownership and stewardship.
Latest Successes
Critical road crossing conserved!
On July 24, 2024, the Mount Holly Conservation Trust, building on the recent success of the Doolittle South Mountain Lands, purchased 12 acres in the northwest corner of Andover to secure a critical wildlife corridor across Vermont Route 100.
The land will be sold to the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife and added to the Awasos WMA.
Awasos WMA Dedication
On May 31, 2024, the Mount Holly Conservation Trust and the State of Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife held a dedication ceremony for the newly created Awasos Wildlife Management Area. Please take a look at the video of the event below.
About Us
We are a nonprofit, volunteer, tax-exempt charitable organization whose mission is to preserve the beauty and character of Mount Holly through the conservation of land, environment, and natural resources that are valued by the community.
Our primary objectives are to:
- Conserve specific parcels of land and/or natural resources
- Educate the community about the value of conservation and the means of achieving it
- Acquire financial resources for conservation
- Work with other organizations to promote the mission of the Mount Holly Conservation Trust
What We Do
We protect the land and natural features that make Mount Holly such a special place to be–farms, forests, ponds, rivers, trails, and more. We want to ensure what we cherish will remain for future generations to enjoy.
- Natural lands conservation for wildlife habitat, recreation, and forest products. Explore
- Farm lands conservation for preserving our rural heritage and promoting local fresh food. Explore
- Protecting and preserving our ponds, rivers, and wetlands. Explore
- Education and outreach. Explore
Support Our Work
We are an all-volunteer conservation organization that relies on private donations to do what we do. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us!