Land of the Commonwealth: A Portrait of the Conserved Landscapes of Massachusetts

"Land of the Commonwealth is the first photographic book devoted exclusively to the conserved landscapes of a single state. It is a visual introduction to the diverse natural and cultural landscapes that have been protected and pays tribute to the accomplishments of all those who have worked to safeguard Massachusetts' rich landscape heritage." "Through the efforts of The Trustees of Reservations and many others - town and city governments, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, private institutions, and generous landowners - Massachusetts now has 1.1 million acres of land permanently protected from development - over one-fifth of the state. This record is extraordinary in light of the fact that Massachusetts in the nation's sixth smallest state in area but its thirteenth most densely populated. Few other urbanized states can boast a higher percentage of their area under protection."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved