LAKES REGION CONSERVATION TRUST
PO BOX 766, CENTER HARBOR, NH 03226 www.lrtc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The mission of the Organization is the conservation of the natural resources of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the preservation of wildlife habitat, the stewardship of lands that define the character of the region and its quality of life, and the provision of opportunities for public access to conserved lands for thoughtful recreation, nature e

Providing for the permanent protection, stewardship, and respectful use of lands that define the character of the Lakes Region and its quality of life.

Land Conservation--The Lakes Region Conservation Trust has conserved more than 27,000 acres of land since the Organizations founding in 1979. This total includes over 18,000 acres owned by LRCT, over 8,000 acres subject to primary conservation easements held by LRCT, and over 1,100 acres conserved through other means. These lands include 28 summits, more than 40 miles of shoreline on the regions lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, and more than 100 miles of trails open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and certain trails open for mountain biking and snowmobiling. During 2019 LRCT worked with landowners, other conservation organizations, and local conservation commissions on dozens of land conservation projects and opportunities throughout the Lakes Region. LRCTs land conservation work is guided by a recently updated Lakes Region Strategic Conservation Plan, incorporating climate change resilience data, that provides a valuable land conservation tool for LRCT and other land conservation organizations working in the region.

Land Management, Stewardship, and Recreation--As noted above, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust has conserved more than 27,000 acres of land since the Organizations founding in 1979. A significant part of LRCTs responsibilities is the management of more than 100 owned properties totaling over 18,000 acres and the monitoring of 49 conservation easements totaling over 8,000 acres to ensure that the conservation values of these lands are being protected and that easement restrictions and requirements are being satisfied. A particular focus of LRCTs land management work is the provision of opportunities for the public to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from the conserved lands. Consequently, the Organization devotes significant effort to stewardship of trails open to the public for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as certain trails open for mountain biking and snowmobiling. In its land management and stewardship work, the Organization benefits greatly from the participation and efforts of more than 200 talented and dedicated volunteers.

Conservation Education/Outreach/Communications--The Lakes Region Conservation Trust produces newsletters, trail maps, and other informational materials and maintains substantial information on its website regarding the Organizations conserved lands and land conservation activities. As noted above, a particular focus of the Organizations work is the provision of opportunities for the public to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from the conserved lands. In this regard, LRCT maintains informational kiosks at many properties, and organizes guided hikes, guided paddles, and educational programs for the public regarding the conserved lands. In addition, LRCT works with local schools and other organizations to introduce members of the community to the conserved lands, to provide opportunities for these other organizations to integrate conserved lands into their curricula and programs, and to enhance their understanding of the Lakes Regions natural heritage and the important role of land conservation in shaping the natural landscapes cherished by residents and visitors alike.

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