Front Page News
June 6, 2012
Campaign Enters Final Phase:
Gilmanton’s Greatest Views - For Everyone, Forever!
Gilmanton Land Trust volunteer Brewster Smith shows off the newly
installed first of several signs inviting the public to join the
fundraising efforts to preserve the views and fields on Frisky Hill,
Route 107, in Gilmanton. Photo by Sarah Smith.
When the "For Sale" sign sprouted on top of Frisky Hill on Route 107
in Gilmanton, it was hard to miss. The Gilmanton Land Trust (GLT)
swung into action and negotiated an agreement with the landowner,
George Twigg, III, to conserve this and three other key tracts he
owns in the area.
In partnership with the Gilmanton Conservation Commission and the
Five Rivers Conservation Trust, GLT now asks you to join its
Gilmanton’s Greatest Views—For Everyone, Forever! campaign to ensure
that these lands will continue to benefit the community. For
decades, the conservation of these agricultural, scenic, and
historically important lands has been a stated priority in community
surveys, natural resource inventories, and Town Master Plans.
The total cost to preserve these special places for future
generations is about $1,180,000. To date, $1,030,000 has been raised
through donations, grants and pledges. Left to raise is $152,000.
Stop by and check out the view and pick up a brochure with detailed
information or check out the website:
www.Gilmantonlandtrust.org.
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