What We Do

Since 1961, Essex County Greenbelt has been working to protect the farmland, wildlife habitat and scenic landscapes for the benefit of all who live, work and enjoy the resources in this region. Working in partnership with private and public landholders, Greenbelt offers permanent solutions to realize land conservation goals. Our work also helps to improve air and water quality, preserve fragile ecosystems that are homes to wildlife and plant species, sustain agricultural land to assure a safe, local food supply and protect vulnerable scenic view sheds and open space that contribute to the region’s unique quality of life.