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John,

You realize the importance of public lands, open spaces, and
wilderness areas. I'd like to tell you about a long-term project
we've been working on


in Vermont




- one that, frankly, we need your help to bring to
completion.

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The Green Mountains lie at the heart of more than two million
acres of wildlife habitat and working forests. Tens of thousands of
New Englanders draw their livelihood from forestry, as well as from
recreation and tourism - 70 million people live within a
day's drive of the mountains.

Unfortunately, almost 600,000 acres in and around the Green
Mountain National Forest - which encompasses much of the range
- could be subject to increased development by 2030. The U.S.
Forest Service has identified it as one of the nation's most
threatened national forests.

The Trust for Public Land and our partners - including the
Green Mountain Club, the Green Mountain National Forest, the State of
Vermont, and local communities - hold a shared vision for
Vermont's Green Mountain region:

* Connected and healthy habitat for native fish and wildlife
* Abundant trail networks and other recreational features that
connect people to nature and the outdoors
* Economic benefits for local communities, achieved through
sustainable timber harvesting and recreation-based tourism
* Climate resilience for communities-to reduce
vulnerabilities and successfully adapt to changing climatic
conditions
* Large tracts of undeveloped working forest-to protect
biodiversity, drinking water, and scenic values

John, over the past 20 years, we've protected 45,000 acres in the
Green Mountains. Your support helped make that possible, so: Thank
you.

However, the work is far from over. Our goal for the coming decade
is to conserve an additional 20,000 acres, and we need your help to do
it. By joining The Trust for Public Land today, you will do so much
to support our efforts to preserve open forestland in Vermont and
across the country.

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Your tax-deductible membership gift of $25 or whatever you can
afford will help to connect residents and visitors to the natural
world. This is your chance to make a long-term impact. I hope we can
count on your support.

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Sincerely,

Kim Elliot
Director of Membership

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