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 2/6/25
The land bank 2024 annual report is now available. You can view it under Notices and Documents, or click here.
Attention: Dog walkers
Posted 2/6/25
The all-island boards of health are recommending that all dogs be leashed and that pets not be allowed to encounter birds or other animals that appear sick or dead. Do not handle sick or dead birds…
Request-for-Proposals Undevelopment at Southern Woodlands Reservation
Posted 2/4/25
The Martha’s Vineyard land bank is accepting proposals for building and surplus boat removal at the Southern Woodlands Reservation on the Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs. The request-for-proposals is…
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…
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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.