A member-based nonprofit. Connecting people to the land since 1895.

Land Conservation

Land Conservation

Since its inception, CFPA has been a statewide leader in land protection and management. CFPA is a land trust protecting over 2,000 acres of land across the state through direct ownership and the holding of conservation easements. Our focus is protecting working forests and corridors along the 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System.

Visit our CFPA Protected Properties page to learn more about the land we protect, and visit our Property Management & Forestry page for resources to help with your next project. Thanks for your interest and be sure to check back regularly for updates!

Come Explore the Wonders of Nature at Highlawn Forest
Kids examining logs on Highlawn Forest
Come to CFPA's Highlawn Forest for your next outdoor adventure. Nature comes alive once you step out of your car and into the woods. This woodland will not disappoint!
CFPA Protected Properties
CFPA Protected Properties Map
Our interactive map lets you explore our property locations & our land profiles share the story behind our protected properties including basic information like property size & public access status. Come in & explore.
Enjoy the Beauty of Spring at Field Forest
CFPA Frog Friday Field Forest
Come explore CFPA's must -see woodland in Durham this spring. It will not disappoint!
Rocky Top SAVED!
Jim Sirch, HLCT President, Roberta & Tim Mack, Rocky Top neighbors & Lindsay Suhr, CFPA Land Conservation Director celebrate Rocky Top's Protection
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Hamden Land Conservation Trust and the Rocky Top neighbors, 18 acres in Hamden are saved forever, protecting an important section of CFPA's Quinnipiac Trail.
You Can Help Ensure Forever
Scenic view along the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails
We need YOUR help to offset the costs of land conservation and property management. A donation to one of our three dedicated funds will ensure we can continue our work well into the future.
Portion of Tunxis Trail Protected!
Tunxis Trail in Southington
Long-term protection of a hiking trail is the goal of every trail organization. Here's a story that shows how cooperation with like-minded organizations can really make things happen!