🪵 Land & Property Services

Family-run land stewardship and conservation project on 106 acres in Rensselaerville, in the southern Helderbergs of Albany County. The property includes a 9-acre lake, woodlands, native plantings, and pollinator habitat managed with minimal human interference, providing sanctuary for wildlife and contemplative space for visitors. Proceeds from native and pollinator plant sales support habitat expansion and a developing food forest. Operates alongside two affiliated efforts on the same land: Garden of One, a small organic herbal and wellness product line, and The Returning Center, a holistic retreat sanctuary offering small-group stays at the Moonlit Chalet, Lakeside Cabin, and Sacred Hollow glampsite. Currently a family-run effort rather than a state- or federally-recognized nonprofit; donations are not tax-deductible.

Community-based nonprofit land trust founded in 1990 by local farmers and citizens to protect working farmland and forests from development in Washington and Rensselaer counties. Has permanently conserved over 33,700 acres on 182+ properties in the Upper Hudson Valley. Works with landowners on conservation easements, provides farmland access and transition resources, and hosts public programs including guided farm tours, Game of Logging workshops, and the Wild Cider Cup.

Custom log home builder in the Catskill Mountains. Designs and constructs handcrafted log homes for rural and mountain properties throughout the region.

Woodland management and framing lumber in Schoharie County. Sustainable forest management practices for private landowners in the Catskill region.

Log and cedar home manufacturer serving the Catskills and surrounding region. Full design and construction services for custom log homes.

A regional conservation organization founded in 1969 protecting the Catskills through direct land conservation, stewardship, and community partnerships. Holds 17 conservation easements totaling 2,550 acres and owns 367 acres of publicly accessible land including Platte Clove Preserve and Thorn Preserve. Operates the Catskills Visitor Center in Mt. Tremper. Runs the Catskill Stewards program at high-use trailheads, combats invasive species through CRISP, and advocates for Catskill forest preserve funding. A critical land and resource conservation partner for the Catskill community.

A grassroots environmental advocacy organization protecting the Catskill region's water, air, land, and communities from pollution and unsustainable development. Works on clean energy, protecting the Delaware River watershed, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure, and building rural community power across the Western Catskills and Sullivan County. A strong voice for the rural communities and landscapes of the Western Catskills.

Producing baseball bat billets and furniture parts from Catskill hardwoods. Also a 30 MBF dry kiln operation supplying dimension parts for building and woodworking projects.

Founded in 1985, the Dutchess Land Conservancy is one of the most prominent and active land conservation organizations in the country, having preserved more than 48,000 acres of habitat, open space, and farmland across Dutchess County and surrounding areas. Works primarily through conservation easements on privately held land, limiting future development in perpetuity. Provides professional assistance to landowners and municipalities on conservation planning and stewardship. Dutchess County has 170,000+ acres in agricultural use and is the #8 apple-producing county in New York State.

Custom shed, garage, and barn manufacturer serving the Catskills and Hudson Valley since 1971. Builds to order for farms, homesteads, and rural properties. Ulster County based.

Full-service land clearing and property preparation in the Helderberg region of Albany County. Services include brush hogging, stump grinding, selective tree removal, and small-scale logging. Firewood cut and split to order. Free on-site estimates. A go-to resource for homesteaders opening up overgrown land for gardens, pasture, or new construction in the Albany County Helderbergs.

Rensselaer County's primary land conservation nonprofit, formed in 2024 through the merger of the Rensselaer Land Trust (founded 1987) and the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. Works with the community to conserve the lands and waters of Rensselaer County — from the Hudson River shores across the Rensselaer Plateau to the Taconic Crest on the NY/MA border. Protects over 16,000 acres through ownership, easements, and partnerships. Operates five public nature preserves open for hiking, fishing, and paddling. Hosts guided First Saturday Walks and trail volunteer days.

Custom sawmilling throughout the Hudson Valley for over 25 years. Brings a portable sawmill to your property and mills your trees into lumber on site. Serving Greene and surrounding counties.

Selective timber harvesting and safety instruction service in the Catskills. Responsible logging practices protecting watershed and forest health in Greene County.

A regional land trust serving Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery counties that helps preserve farmland through conservation easements and farmland access programs. As a partner in the Hudson Valley Farmlink Network, MHLC serves as the local contact for farmers seeking farmland in the Capital Region. Conservation Priority Areas include properties valuable for natural resources, farming, and sustainable forestry. Has helped preserve over 1,000 acres of farmland in the Capital Region. Free consultation for landowners and farmers considering conservation options.

Packaged firewood and trail preparation and maintenance services since 1979. Serving the Delaware County and Catskills region with quality hardwood firewood.

Accredited nonprofit land trust founded in 1993, protecting over 8,000 acres of farmland, forests, wetlands, stream corridors, and recreational land in Orange County through conservation easements, property donations, and acquisitions. Manages 13 nature preserves open to the public. Works with farmers to preserve working farmland, including the protection of Wagon Wheel Farm in Goshen. Solar-powered office in Mountainville, Town of New Windsor.

A local land conservation organization working to protect farmland, forests, and open space in Putnam County. Connects landowners with conservation easement programs and works to preserve the rural character of the Hudson Highlands. A resource for Putnam County residents interested in protecting agricultural land.

Rustic cedar garden and woodland structures. Custom pergolas, arbors, trellises, garden furniture, and outdoor structures for rural and homestead properties.

Custom outbuildings, rustic structures, and woodworking services for rural and homestead properties in Ulster County and the Hudson Valley.

Saratoga County's primary land conservation nonprofit, dedicated to preserving the rural character, natural habitats, and scenic beauty of Saratoga County. Has helped conserve over 14,000 acres across 25+ farms, woodlands, wetlands, trails, and historic places — with 650+ farms protecting 75,000 acres county-wide. Operates 13 public nature preserves open for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Facilitates farmland conservation easements, community conservation planning, and trail development. Hosts the annual Farm Showcase open-farm tour.

Northern Dutchess County's dedicated land conservation nonprofit established in 1990, focused on protecting the natural, agricultural, cultural, scenic, and historic resources of the Rhinebeck-Red Hook-Hyde Park corridor. Conserves forests, farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat through ownership and conservation easements. Operates multiple public-access nature preserves with hiking trails, including Hyde Park Trails, Thompson-Mazzarella Park, Saw Kill Trails, the Winnakee Nature Preserve, and the Vlei Marsh Preserve. Leads the Woodland Stewards Collaborative for sustainable forest management. 500+ members, 150+ volunteers.