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Success Stories

Here are just a few of the many landowners Greenbelt has assisted in conserving their land.


Anton Farm

Conservation Restriction Donation

Anton Farm has been owned by just three families since 1765; a conservation solution was sought.

Saving A Farm


Bailey Farm

Conservation Restriction Donation

For 50+ years, Janis and Perley Bailey have made their home on 65 acres of rolling fields.

Fulfilling a Dream


Brown Spring Farm

Agricultural Preservation Restriction Purchase

Like many of the next generation of farmers, Chris Grant faced expensive land costs.

Making Farmland Affordable


Clapp Conservation Restriction

Conservation Restriction Donation

Nathaniel and Hester Clapp of Ipswich wanted to remain on their property.

Downsizing, but Keeping the Land


Corbett Property

Land Bequest

Maureen Corbett wanted the native woodlands adjacent to her Haverhill home forever protected.

A Lasting Legacy


Donibristle Reservation

Conservation Purchase

A grassroots campaign saved a 44-acre historic farm from development.

Neighbors Organized


Gardner Conservation Restriction

Conservation Restriction Donation

The Gardners wanted to conserve as much of their 80-plus-acre landscape as possible.

Permanently Protect a Stunning Setting


Hamilton Wenham Open Land Trust

Conservation Transfers

Ceasing its operations, the transfer of properties to Greenbelt was the best path forward.

Greenbelt Ensures Permanent Protection


Hans Morris Property

Conservation Purchase

John Morris’ children’s plans did not include the 25-acre land in Newbury.

Finding a Solution


Leonhard Farm

Conservation Restriction Purchase

Bryon & George Leonhard wanted to preserve the farmland they love from development.

Saving a Farm & Woodlands


Mehaffey Farm

Conservation Restriction Purchase

The Mehaffeys reached out to Greenbelt to seek help preserving their farm.

Solving a Family’s Problems

Wheeler Brook Farm

Conservation Restriction Purchase

Declining health meant the Morehouses could no longer run the farm, prompting them to meet with Greenbelt to explore conservation options.

Protecting Their Children’s Inheritance

Let our Land Conservation Staff Assist You

  • Vanessa Johnson-Hall
    Director, Land Conservation Division
    978-768-7241 ext. 116
  • Elizabeth Harkness
    Land Conservation Specialist
    978-768-7241 ext. 127