The land bank is a rare breed. Neither a sanctuary program nor a park system, it is a middle ground where the highest virtues of conservation can be realized: public enjoyment of nature, where limits and restraint secure the natural world’s future and prosperity. Learn more about the land bank…
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Land Bank 2024 Annual Report
Posted 1/13/25
The land bank 2024 annual report is now available. You can view it under Notices and Documents, or click here.
Request-for-Proposals Agricultural Lease
Posted 1/13/25
The Martha’s Vineyard land bank is accepting proposals for a 17.0-acre agricultural lease at Trentfield Farm on the Chappaquiddick Road in Edgartown. The request-for-proposals is available by…
New Acquisitions
Posted 1/2/25
The land bank conserved nearly 100 acres in Edgartown during the final two weeks of 2024. 6.9 acres were added to its Quammox Preserve, 56.1 acres were added to the Poucha Pond Reservation and 30.7…
Request-for-Proposals for Roof Replacement
Posted 12/20/24
The land bank is accepting proposals for the replacement of a roof on a cottage located at 15 Trails End in Chilmark, MA. Copies of the request-for-proposals may be obtained by telephoning…
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TrailsMV™ is a free app created by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and is the official guide to all of the open-to-the-public trails on Martha’s Vineyard.
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The land bank collects a fee on the island’s real estate transactions to fund land conservation and stewardship on the island. Land bank forms are available for download and printing.