Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) conserves natural areas and farmland in 36 communities around the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers. We protect some of the region’s most important forests, wetlands, and grasslands—natural areas that support wildlife habitat, working farms, and recreational trails. SVT is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission. SVT cares for more than 5,000 acres on 181 properties, maintains more than 65 miles of hiking trails, and provides an array of public educational programs and recreational outings. We accomplish our work through three strategies: land protection, stewardship, and engagement.  We collaborate with numerous partner organizations, and our work is supported by 2,900 members and 200 volunteers. We accomplish our work throug