Adirondack Conservation Easements: What You Need to Know
Channel: Hike Long Lake
Date: 2023-07-25

Conservation easements have existed in the Adirondacks for decades but it has not always been clear what kind of public access was provided. Recent improvements in signage and the Department of Environmental Conservation website (https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/41156.html#Conservation_Easement) have greatly improved the situation. Along with protecting open space, and keeping working forests working, many (but not all) easements offer some amount of public access. Enjoy!