Cragsmoor Land Trust

A land trust is a nonprofit organization that conserves and protects land by accepting donations of land or conservation easements. The Cragsmoor Land Trust works specifically to conserve and protect open space in the hamlet of Cragsmoor and its environs.

The Land Trust protects 55 total acres of forests and wildlife habitat — 9 acres owned and 46 acres under conservation easement across four properties in Cragsmoor. You can see each of our protected properties, including the Muller Easement, the Zeger-Moore Easement, the Brown Parcels, and the Hollinshead Parcel, on our Protect Land page.

Through annual memberships starting at $30/year, private donations, and partnerships with organizations like the Open Space Institute. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization — all contributions are tax-deductible.

The Land Trust pays real estate property taxes on all the parcels it owns and maintains insurance policies. It also pays for the maintenance of these parcels such as appropriate mowing and removal of invasive species. The Land Trust belongs to the Land Trust Alliance and pays annual membership dues. The Land Trust also pays for reporting to public agencies, such as the New York State Charities Bureau and the IRS, with associated professional expenses, including accounting.

Yes. The Land Trust pays real estate property taxes on all the properties that it owns.

Cragsmoor sits atop the Shawangunk Ridge, designated by NYS DEC as a Significant Biodiversity Area. It is the only residential community on the ridge and lies within a critical corridor of intact habitats spanning 50 miles across three New York counties.

Yes! We welcome volunteers for trail maintenance, road clean-up programs, invasive species removal, and other conservation activities. Contact us to get involved.

Contact us! Free, no-obligation consultations. Visit our Contact page to reach out.