The Connecticut River as seen from Sugarloaf Mountain in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

I recently completed work on a short video for Harvard Forest and the Highstead Foundation, announcing the release of their new report, “Wildlands and Woodlands, Farmlands and Communities.” The report makes the case for protecting 70% of New England as forest and 7% as farmland by the year 2060. It envisions a New England of sustainable cities and vibrant small towns, interspersed with productive farms, working forests, and ecologically diverse wildlands. Check out the video below and then read the report!

Wildlands and Woodlands, Farmlands and Communities from Jerry Monkman on Vimeo.