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228-Year-Old Farm In Region To Be Permanently Protected: 'Iconic Local Institution' 228-Year-Old Farm In Region To Be Permanently Protected: 'Iconic Local Institution'
228-Year-Old Farm In Region To Be Permanently Protected: 'Iconic Local Institution' The oldest working farm in a Hudson Valley county, which dates back to the 18th century, will now be permanently protected from development.  The Ryder Farm, located in the Putnam County town of Southeast, will be permanently protected from non-farm development  by a conservation easement, the Westchester Land Trust announced on Tuesday, Oct. 10.  The 128-acre property, which dates back to 1795, is the oldest working farm in Putnam and has been an important part of agriculture in the region for nine generations.  Land Trust officials said that protecting the farm from d…

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174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Region 174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Region
174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Region A 174-acre parcel of conserved open space in the Hudson Valley will now be permanently protected. The Putnam County property, contained in Patterson, is located next to the already-protected Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area and includes ecologically important habitat and rare plants, the Westchester Land Trust announced.  One of these habitats is the 6,000-acre "Great Swamp," which is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the state and serves as an important water source for New York City's water supply, according to the Westchester Land Trust, which now owns the propert…

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