New York State funds DEC forest land conservation
The state is giving more than $1.3 million to preserve and protect forest land in the area.
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The areas of focus are forests in Warren, Columbia, and Washington Counties.
Lake George Land Conservancy was awarded $353,000 to purchase a 47 acre property.
The undeveloped forest is currently owned by the Wiawaka Center for Women.
The scenic Hudson land trust was also given $350,000 to buy a 200 acre property surrounded by the Harvey Mountain state forest.
The space has educational, historic and ecological value.
The state is giving more than $1.3 million to preserve and protect forest land in the area.
And the agricultural stewardship association in Washington County received over $290,000. This money will help purchase two hundred and sixty two acres of forest connecting mount tom and chestnut woods.