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.
Bailey Farm
Conservation Restriction Donation
For 50+ years, Janis and Perley Bailey have made their home on 65 acres of rolling fields.
Brown Spring Farm
Agricultural Preservation Restriction Purchase
Like many of the next generation of farmers, Chris Grant faced expensive land costs.
Clapp Conservation Restriction
Conservation Restriction Donation
Nathaniel and Hester Clapp of Ipswich wanted to remain on their property.
Corbett Property
Land Bequest
Maureen Corbett wanted the native woodlands adjacent to her Haverhill home forever protected.
Donibristle Reservation
Conservation Purchase
A grassroots campaign saved a 44-acre historic farm from development.
Gardner Conservation Restriction
Conservation Restriction Donation
The Gardners wanted to conserve as much of their 80-plus-acre landscape as possible.
Hamilton Wenham Open Land Trust
Conservation Transfers
Ceasing its operations, the transfer of properties to Greenbelt was the best path forward.
Hans Morris Property
Conservation Purchase
John Morris’ children’s plans did not include the 25-acre land in Newbury.
Leonhard Farm
Conservation Restriction Purchase
Bryon & George Leonhard wanted to preserve the farmland they love from development.
Mehaffey Farm
Conservation Restriction Purchase
The Mehaffeys reached out to Greenbelt to seek help preserving their farm.
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.
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