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Housatonic River Corridor Agricultural & Ecological Initiative to preserve the riparian corridor and watershed – the ecological and working landscapes - along both sides of the Housatonic:

$________ Balsam Hill Farm Fund for the preservation of a 153-acre farm and riparian buffer along the Housatonic River on Hewins Street and Maple Avenue.

$________ Egerton Family Farm Fund for the preservation of 67 acres of a family farm on Route 7 at the southern gateway to Sheffield that is part of a matrix of productive farms and a wildlife corridor along the Housatonic River.

$________ Wolfe Spring Farm Fund for the preservation of 52 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat along the Housatonic River on Hewins Street.

$________ Howden Farm Fund for the preservation of a 247-acre historic farm along Rannapo Road which produces the famous Howden pumpkins as well as sweet corn and you-pick berries.

Community Recreational & Educational Trail Network toward the acquisition and stewardship of trail properties and easements to provide a network of public walking paths and an educational and recreational resource for students and town residents:

$________ Cosgriff Trail Fund toward the acquisition of 21 acres of upland, wetland and trails adjacent to the Southern Berkshire Regional School District campus and its enhancement as a recreational and educational resource.

Sheffield-Egremont Agricultural, Ecological & Scenic Corridor to protect one of the most iconic and beloved landscapes in the region recognized as a key area of importance in multiple land trust, town and state plans for its agricultural soils, wildlife habitat and beauty:

$________ Equinox & Wild and Cultivated Farms Fund for the protection of 144 acres of productive farmland, upland forest for a nature preserve, and affordable farm housing.

$________ Maple Shade Farm Fund for the preservation of 120 acres of agricultural fields, wildlife habitat and stunning views along Sheffield-Egremont and Lime Kiln Roads - cherished by local residents and visitors to the Berkshires alike.

$________ Quarry Hill Farm Fund to protect 186 acres of working farmland, riparian buffers, wetlands and wildlife habitat and prevent fragmentation of the Appalachian Trail Corridor viewshed.

General Funds to support the general operating and land protection activities of the Land Trust:

$________ General Membership Fund to support the general operations, land protection, outreach, education and other activities of the Sheffield Land Trust.

$________ Land Protection Fund for the cost of land and development rights acquisition, appraisals, surveys, closing costs and other expenses associated with land protection projects.

$________ Roger & Virginia Drury Stewardship Fund for the monitoring, maintenance and other costs of properties under Sheffield Land Trust management or stewardship.

$________ Sheffield Land Trust Endowment Fund for which the principal is invested and maintained for perpetual growth for the purpose of producing income and from which earned income and appreciation may be used for general operations and land protection expenses. (Minimum pledge $25K)

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