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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Two new properties conserved
Posted 8/14/25
The land bank announced this week that it had conserved, in two transactions, fifteen acres in West Tisbury. The first was the purchase of 3.3 acres along the scenic State Road corridor abutting the…
James Pond Reservation System
Posted 8/13/25
The land bank will be adopting a new reservation system for the trailhead at the James Pond Preserve. Individuals are currently allowed one reservation per day; under the new system only one…
Reminder about Commercial Use
Posted 7/16/25
Commercial use of any land bank property is prohibited. A commercial use occurs when any money changes hands. Anyone with questions should telephone the land bank office at 508-627-7141.
Livestock Grazing Program
Posted 7/1/25
Randall cattle have arrived, replacing the land bank’s superannuated goat herd. The goal remains the same: the preservation and enhancement of the institution’s grasslands, which are otherwise liable…
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TrailsMV™ is a free app created by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and is the official guide to all of 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.